Ordering
from our carving shop is quick and easy: Choose your desired carving wood,
carving tools, or accessories, add them to your cart, and follow the order
process. Your order will be processed immediately and shipped quickly.

We offer secure payment options such as PayPal,
credit card, Klarna, bank transfer, and other common payment methods. This allows you to
order conveniently and securely.

Delivery usually takes 2–5 business days within
Austria and Germany. Your order will be shipped reliably and quickly.

We ship 2–3 times a week so that your order
arrives quickly and you can start your project right away.

Yes, we deliver to all countries within the EU as well as Switzerland. International orders are also processed reliably.

For other countries outside these regions, please contact us by e-mail at info@edpas.at – we will gladly find an individual solution for your delivery.

Austria: €5.90

Germany: €8.90

Switzerland: €24.90 (no additional fees)

Other EU countries: €14.90 – €29.90 depending on the country

Shipping to Austria and Germany is free for orders over €150.

No, returns are to be paid for by the customer. Please send the goods with a copy of the invoice and the order number to one of our return addresses.

Return address Austria:

Schnitzerei Shop
Spielroanweg 4
6441 Umhausen
Austria

Return address Germany:

Schnitzerei Shop
Spedition Steinhübel
Am Ländbach 27
82481 Mittenwald
Germany

Please ensure that your return can be clearly identified.

Please send us photos of the goods and a brief description of the problem by email to info@edpas.at. We will arrange a replacement, redelivery or refund quickly and easily.

Email: info@edpas.at

Phone: +43 664 8860 4514

Our support team responds quickly and provides straightforward assistance.

Yes! You will receive over 50 free carving templates. Sign up and immediately gain access to numerous wood carving patterns as well as regular new ideas via email:

View free carving templates:

https://schnitzerei.shop/pages/schnitzvorlagen

Yes, we offer carving videos for beginners and advanced carvers. You'll learn step by step how to implement projects or apply special carving techniques.

You can find our tutorials directly on our website and on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Edpas

Yes, you can also find our products on other marketplaces such as Amazon, Etsy, and eBay. We also offer a selection of our carving woods, carving tools, and accessories there.

Amazon: https://www.amazon.de/stores/Edpas

eBay: https://www.ebay.de/str/edpasshop

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/EdpaSHolz

However, for the largest selection and exclusive products, we recommend our carving shop.

Lime wood is particularly soft, uniform, and easy to work with—ideal for beginners. Stone pine and alder are also very popular for carving projects.

For beginners, we recommend basswood and Swiss pine, as these
wood types are easy to carve. Harder woods like oak are more suitable for
advanced carvers.

Yes, as it is a natural product, slight variations in size, color, or grain, as well as minor edge damage, may occur. Additionally, it is not always technically possible to cut carving wood at a perfectly precise angle. These characteristics are due to the material and are not a defect in quality but are typical for real wood.

Yes, all woods are natural and ideal for carving,
oiling, staining, or further processing.

Yes, our wood is carve-ready and immediately usable. It has an optimal residual moisture content of approx. 10–13%, which makes it ideal for processing while remaining dimensionally stable.

Occasionally, machining marks from the CNC router or natural variations in the wood grain may be visible. These are sometimes mistakenly thought to be glue joints.

When carving, these superficial marks are usually completely removed and are no longer visible on the finished workpiece.

Yes. Our carving blanks are made exclusively from solid linden wood. We do not use glued wood pieces for our blanks.

Carving blanks are pre-shaped pieces of wood that make it easier for you to get started and save time. Ideal for beginners and quick projects.

For beginners, the right combination of wood and tools is crucial. Soft woods such as basswood or Swiss stone pine are best, as they are easy to carve and allow for a clean cut.

For carving knives, we recommend a small, sharp carving knife (e.g., a straight detail knife) for precise work. A spoon knife (hook knife) can also be useful if you want to carve spoons or round shapes.

For the easiest start, complete carving sets are ideal. These already contain coordinated tools, suitable carving wood, and often additional accessories. This way, you can start right away without having to worry about choosing the right items.

Yes, our carving knives are sharp and ready to use. For consistently clean cuts and safe work, the knives should be regularly resharpened or honed – ideally with a leather paddle (stropping leather) and whetstone.

Wood is a natural product that grows over many years under varying conditions. Therefore, variations in color, grain, and structure are completely normal and unavoidable. Small knots, slight discolorations, or fine cracks may also occur.

We sort our wood as carefully as possible to offer you consistently high quality. Nevertheless, natural differences cannot be entirely avoided. These characteristics are not a defect in quality, but rather a sign of genuine, grown wood, making each piece a unique item.

For beginners, simple and easy-to-control carving projects are particularly suitable. These include small figures, spoon blanks, simple animals, or shallow reliefs. These projects help you develop a feel for the material and the correct handling of the carving knife.

Pre-made carving blanks are particularly recommended, as you can work directly with the shape and don't have to start from scratch. This way, you achieve visible results faster and stay motivated.

It is important to start with soft woods such as basswood or Swiss pine and to practice simple cuts first. With increasing experience, you can then approach more complex projects and detailed work.

Yes, many of our products are also suitable for children and families – especially simple carving sets, soft woods like linden, and pre-prepared blanks. These allow for a safe and easy introduction to carving.

However, it is important that children only work under adult supervision and use age-appropriate tools. Carving knives are sharp and should always be used responsibly.

For beginners, we recommend simple projects and safe accessories so that children can learn how to handle wood and tools step by step.

👉 In our category "Carving for Children" you will find specially selected products for a safe start.

Our oak blocks come from parquet or strip parquet wood. They are sturdy and well-suited for craft and DIY projects. Their shape makes them easy to further process and use individually.

Our oak blocks are made of real parquet or strip parquet wood and are not industrially finely sanded. This preserves the natural wood structure. For transport and storage, the blocks are fixed with easily removable adhesive tape. Any residues can be removed if necessary.