You know these very interesting electric gadgets that are found in most workshops called an “iron”? They have a flat surface, and are pointed at one end. They get really hot too. These unique implements have great uses in the woodworking shop: Transferring templates: Make a good photocopy of your design with a photocopier that […]
Acanthus Book – Carving a Basic Acanthus Leaf
And the book writing continues… Here is a sneak preview of the first acanthus leaf project for my book. It is going to be a very basic leaf – showing certain aspects that are seen in most acanthus leaves (eyes, pipes, flowing vein lines, overlapping leaf sections). The projects and chapters following this first leaf […]
Carving Flame Finials – Oh, my brain!
I recently had a client who asked me to help complete 3 traditionalĀ flame finials that he had started for a reproduction of a 1760’s secretary. I received one finial that was laid out and partially carved, one that was just turned, and a block of wood to be turned into the third finial. When I […]
My First Video with a “Special Guest” – Dan Hamilton
To this date, all of my video lessons that I have made for my online school have been filmed with just little ol’ meĀ carving away and talking through the carving process. And now on to the next evolution – a guest artist! Several students have asked how to finish carvings on soft wood. Since I […]