Ahhh… spring time in Kentucky. The wildflowers blooming, the subtle shades of green as the trees slowly release their new leaves. The pleasant, cool crisp nights, the balmy days. And carving in the midst of that. Is this heaven? Maybe… I am just finishing up 2 great carving classes at Kelley Mehler’s School of Woodworking […]
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How to Finish a Carved Surface
I recently received a question from a SAPFM (Society of American Period Furniture Makers) member, Frank Duff: “Hi Mary, I’ve been carving legs for a Phila High Chest for over a year now and I’m now in the final smoothing stage prior to starting to glue things together. I have not used sandpaper yet! I’ve […]
Dragon Carving Video on Video School
I recently received a photo of the finished carving of the dragon and acanthus leaf that I carved several months ago. My client, Smokey (ironic for wanting a dragon carved?) wanted to do the finishing and he made a beautiful frame of walnut with bloodwood inlay. The backing for the carving is also bloodwood. He mentioned he […]
Metal Engraving
My father-in-law, David May, who is simply a true artist in whatever he puts his hand to (tall ship builder, Mardi-Gras walking head creator), has mastered the art of metal engraving. He has worked in steel & brass, and has a natural gift for design. I have seen metal engraving web sites, and if you are […]
And the tour concludes
Well, the “East Coast Tour” has ended. I have arrived home safely and I am tired! It’s been a really great trip – met amazing people, taught lots of carving, learned lots of things (I always learn a lot when I teach) and ate some incredible meals along the way. Everyone who hosted took great care of […]
Popular Woodworking Course Goes “Live”
The class on carving this classical design is online now through Popular Woodworking: https://www.shopwoodworking.com/classical-carving-with-mary-may The cost is $75, and it is about 2-1/2 hours of video with an introduction video which includes the tool sharpening process, a video on carving the acanthus leaf and also one on carving the shell. You can watch it as […]