This is a brief introduction to "Carving Acanthus Leaves on a Turning."

This 2 episode lesson is Part 3 of the "Turned Dresser Leg" series and teaches how to carve a ring of very intricate acanthus leaves on a turned surface.

  • Series: Part 3 of 6 in the "Turned Dresser Leg."
  • Lesson Contents: 2 episodes, template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
  • Type of Wood: Mahogany
  • Size: 8"w x 2-1/2"h x 3/8"d
  • Tool List: 3mm v-chisel; #1, 14mm; #3, 6mm; #5, 5mm; #7, 3mm; #7, 6mm; #11, 1mm
  • Skill Level: Intermediate
  • BONUS: By popular request, I've added a photo and measurements of the bench-top vice to the first episode of each part of this series. Enjoy!

Lessons in this Series:

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