Sunk/Sunken Relief: Relief image carved into flat surface where the “background” is left as high or higher than the relief carving.
This single episode lesson show how to carve an incised nautilus shell into the mitered corner of a cabinet. This is a great example of dealing with unpredictable grain issues, not just because of the miter, but because of the wood itself.
This 3 episode lesson teaches how to carve a lovely cornucopia just in time for Thanksgiving. "Wow" your family and friends with this handmade decoration. Keeping track of the layers is actually the most challenging aspect of this shallow relief carving.
This 2 episode lesson shows how to carve a dragonfly in sunk relief into a pre-stained surface for a combination of possible effects on the journey to completion.
This 3 episode lesson shows how to carve a broad, capital for a timber frame building. While the design is relatively simple, southern yellow pine presents some unique challenges to any woodcarver. The selection of wood was far from ideal, as you will see, but half way through a set of four, I decided it was important to share the process with you.
This single episode lesson Shows how to make some very simple cuts on a plain, and inexpensive picture frame to give it some interesting, folk art styled character.
This single episode lesson shows the process for carving a medallion inscribed with a household blessing in traditional Chinese calligraphy reading, "May you live ten-thousand generations."
This single episode lesson teaches how to carve a geometrical design in the popular style of chip carving, but we are going to use a chisel and a couple gouges instead of a knife. This is another great lesson for learning about grain direction.
This single episode lesson teaches how to carve a basic rosette into a blank board. It is a perfect example of simple, sunk relief where there is no background work. This could easily be done as a standalone onlay/applique for use in molding, trim work, cabinetry, and more. Let your imagination run wild!
This two-episode lesson shows how to carve 3 oak leaves in mahogany and focuses on creating curling and twisting shapes along the surfaces of the leaves.
This is a single episode lesson for "Carving Acorns." You will learn how to create a cluster of three dimensional looking acorns in just 1/4" of wood.