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This web store is still in the process of being set up. If you are interested in anything on this page, please e-mail me at marymaycarving@yahoo.com or call (843) 200-9469.

Instructional DVDs

Soon to be completed: DVDs on carving the concave and convex Newport shells
Any requests on instructional DVDs would be welcome.

"How to Carve an Acanthus Leaf on a Cabriole Leg"

This DVD covers: 
    - the process of transferring the design to wood
    - lowering down the background
    - carving the acanthus leaf

Included with this DVD:
    - full size drawing shown below
    - list of tools required

NOTE: This DVD does not include carving the knee block (extra block of wood where the scroll design is). This is simply a basic instruction on carving the main acanthus leaf as shown in the photographs below.

"How to Carve and Acanthus Leaf on a Cabriole Leg" DVD:        $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

Plaster Casting of Acanthus Leaf:                                                       $20.00 plus $5.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

SAVE $$$ if you buy both DVD and casting:                                   $40.00 plus $5.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

"How to Carve a Ball and Claw Foot"

This 45 minute instructional DVD shows the process of carving a Philadelphia Chippendale style ball and claw foot as shown in the photograph below.

This instruction is for people who have had some experience in carving. But even if you haven't - everyone needs a good challenge and we've got to start somewhere!

NOTE: This DVD focuses only on carving the ball and claw foot, and does not include shaping the cabriole leg.

"How to Carve the Ball and Claw Foot" DVD:                                  $25.00 plus $5.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

Matching Ball and Claw plaster casting:                                            $20.00 plus $8.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

SAVE $$$ if you buy both DVD and casting:                                   $40.00 plus $8.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

SAVE MORE IF YOU BUY THE WHOLE SET:                               $75.00 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                                                                        -"How to Carve an Acanthus Leaf on a Cabriole Leg" DVD
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Study Casts for Students

These plaster castings are copies of original woodcarvings which I have created. 

We are currently in the process of making instructional DVDs for the carvings below.
Please check in again soon to see what others we will be offering.

These can be used for architectural details, decoration or for a study cast if you are learning to carve.

Newport Shell - convex:                                      $25.00 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                               

Newport Shell - concave:                                    $25.00 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                               

Save on shipping by ordering both shells:     $50.00 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                               

DMT diamond sharpening stones

I have found that the 1200 grit diamond stone is an excellent stone for sharpening rougher tools. I then move to the 8000 grit diamond stone for the final sharpening. The 8000 grit has proven to be aggressive enough to put a final edge on the tool, while at the same time creates a mirror finish.

DMT 1200 Grit, Extra Fine Diamond Stone:                                    $61.58 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

DMT 8000 Grit, 3 Micron Extra Extra Fine Diamond Stone:         $95.43 plus $10.00 shipping

                                                                                                                   

Dastra Carving Tools (Frank Mittermeier)

NOTE: To order Dastra Carving Tools, please call 843-200-9469 or e-mail marymaycarving@yahoo.com 

I have been using Dastra carving tools from the very beginning of my career, and would highly recommend these tools for any beginner or professional wood carver. 

Since 1936, Frank Mittermeier, Inc. (Dastra) has served wood carvers, patternmakers, woodworkers  and other fine craftsmen who demand the world's finest tools in their pursuit  of a very special art.

DASTRA tools have been made by the same family in Germany, utilizing a patented secret formula steel, forged to perfection and annealed to exacting standards. This unique formula ensures that every tool we carry  is perfectly hardened for the finest  cutting edge ever made.  

DMT diamond sharpening stones

I have found that the 1200 grit diamond stone is an excellent stone for sharpening rougher tools. I then move to the 8000 grit diamond stone for the final sharpening. The 8000 grit has proven to be aggressive enough to put a final edge on the tool, while at the same time creates a mirror finish.

Last modified: July 17, 2009