carve from

carve (something) from (something)

To use a knife or other tool to carve a block or mass of some material, typically wood, into a desired shape. I'm always so impressed by artisans that can carve animal figures from blocks of wood.See also: carve

carve something from something

to shape by cutting something off or out of something with a knife. Can you carve an elephant from a bar of soap?See also: carve