Carving a Grecian Figure
This four episode lesson shows how to carve a Grecian figure garbed with intricate folds of flowing fabric.
This four episode lesson shows how to carve a Grecian figure garbed with intricate folds of flowing fabric.
This three episode lesson shows how to carve a laurel leaf swag and berries draped between two rings and rippling cascades of fabric.
This three episode lesson shows how to carve a double swagged ribbon or drapery design based on the style of Samuel McIntire.
This four episode lesson shows how to carve a beautiful, open-flame oil lamp, a traditional symbol of knowledge, vigilance, and hope to bring in the New Year.
This two episode lesson shows how to carve a flowing ribbon for the top of a picture or mirror frame, although, as an onlay, it could be applied as an embellishment for countless projects.
This lesson shows how to carve a wheat and ribbon design based on a Duncan Phyfe window seat. I focus on showing how to make minute and fragile carving cuts without losing details.
This video shows 4 of the video lessons being completed in fast-motion. It's fun to see the shapes quickly emerge and grow to a completed carving. I just wish I could carve this fast!
This project shows the technique of cutting and preparing the wood for the linenfold panel, and how to carve the delicate folded cloth edge.
This video was filmed while I was teaching at Marc Adams School of Woodworking. It was quite a large rowdy class, so for the first part of it I had to cut the sound and put some relaxing music. I am going over the process of carving the linenfold design in a drapery style. Enjoy!
This video was taped while I was teaching at Marc Adams School of Woodworking and shows the technique of carving a simple ribbon, linenfold pattern.