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Storing your wood in a desirable manner will save you a good deal of frustration. Personally, I keep my stock of basswood in an unheated garage rather than in the house because a heated house will dry out the wood. Consider your geographic region when you’re deciding where to store your wood. I live in southern Ontario, an area known for relatively high humidity. Those carvers living in drier climates, such as Arizona, would make different choices based on their location.

A few things to keep in mind when storing your wood: o Keep your wood in an unheated garage (or in a place suitable for your geographic region.

• If storing wood indoors, wrap it in airtight plastic or a similar airtight container.

• Keep it wrapped between carving sessions if you’re concerned about the wood drying out.

• Don’t store wood in your basement unless the room is humid and unheated.

• Don’t store wood in your furnace room.

• Avoid storing wood in air-conditioned rooms because they remove moisture.

You may also want to take preventative measures if you’re working on a project that will take more than a day or two to complete. I’ll often return the project to my garage or make sure it is wrapped tightly in plastic between carving sessions, so the wood doesn’t become too dry.