This single episode livestream lesson shows how to carve a curling, sculptural acanthus leaf in high relief. Lesson Contents: template, tool list, and photo Type of Wood: Basswood Size: 6-1/2" wide x 5" high x 1-1/2" deep Tool List: #3, 6mm; #3, 14mm; #5, 14mm; #7, 10mm; #7, 14mm; #8, 6mm; #11, 3mm #11, 2mm [...]
This 3-episode livestream lesson shows how to draw (trace) and study an original Grinling Gibbons style oak panel with curling acanthus leaves. I also show how to carve half of the panel as a high relief applique. Type of Wood: Basswood Tool List: 3mm v-chisel; 6mm v-chisel; 8mm v-chisel; 6mm skew chisel; #3, 14mm; #3, [...]
This four episode lesson shows how to carve the face and sides of a bold, architectural ionic capital.
This four episode lesson is Part 3 of 3 for carving a Philadelphia style Queen Anne side chair. This lesson is based on an article by Eugene Landon in the October 2006 issue of "Fine Woodworking" magazine and shows the process for carving the back splat of the chair.
This three episode lesson is Part 2 of 3 for carving a Philadelphia style Queen Anne side chair. This lesson is based on an article by Eugene Landon in the October 2006 issue of "Fine Woodworking" magazine and shows the process for carving the crest rail of the chair back.
This two episode lesson shows how to the table apron of a Thomas Elfe breakfast table.
This 4 episode lesson shows how the process for building, forming, and carving a massive shell for the top of a niche shelf.
This 2 episode lesson shows how to carve a highly stylized acanthus leaf which differs from the strict details typical of most classical acanthus designs.
This 2 episode lesson shows how to carve a crescent moon with a somber face, a popular and contemporary take on the "Man in the Moon" concept.
This 3 episode lesson shows how to carve a relatively small Newport Shell popular on early New England furniture.