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Wood carving is a form of working wood, a cutting tool (knife) in one hand or a chisel by two hands or with one hand on a chisel and one hand on a mallet, resulting in a wooden figure or figurine, or in the sculptural ornamentation of a wooden object. Individual sculptures, to hand-worked mouldings composing part of a tracery. The nature of the wood being carved limits the scope of the carver in that wood is not equally strong in all directions. A wood carver begins a new carving by selecting a chunk of wood the approximate size and shape of the figure. The type of wood is important. Hardwoods are more difficult to shape but have greater luster and longevity. Softer woods may be easier to carve, but are less resistant to damage. Any wood can be carved but they all have different qualities and characteristics.