This is a brief introduction to "Carving a Stylized Acanthus Leaf."
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.
- Lesson Contents: 2 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
- Type of Wood: Basswood
- Size: 7"w x 9-1/2"h x 1"d
- Tool List: 6mm v-chisel; #3, 6 mm; #3, 18mm; #5, 14mm; #7, 6mm; #7, 10mm; #7, 14mm; #9, 6mm; #11, 3mm
- Skill Level: Intermediate
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Mrs. May, you do great carvings. I have watched many of your videos, but this is the first one where you have worn this type of a carving glove. Could you tell me where you got it. It looks so much more comfortable then the ones I ware.
Hi Jerry, Thank you! Believe it or not I think I found them at Harbour Freight Tools. The ones with a pad along the side of the hands are best, as they can add cushion. Bicycle gloves or weight lifting gloves generally work well. These are mechanics gloves and actually a bit bulky and sometimes get in the way.
hay mary, nice work
Thanks!
Hi Mary,
I just wanted you to know how much you are helping me. I am beginning with carving, and your brief videos have encouraged me to join your wood carving school, so that I can get through my class this semester in wood carving! I am thrilled to have found you, and you are going to help me get an A this semester and I really appreciate your giving me the chance to learn from you! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
Hello Monica,
Thank you! I’m so glad you are enjoying the school!