Well done intro to this art. I'm an experienced (and elderly) woodworker who recently began carving embellishments in small projects (boxes). Your instructions should help me get going on this. I've done some carving in the past, but as a self-taught person, it was kept pretty simple. I expect to add more complexity as time progresses.
I looked at an English rose website and this was their description
A beautiful rose; the blooms are a particularly rich shade of apricot-orange, paling prettily towards the edges. The striking, red-tipped buds gradually open to reveal large informal rosettes, each with ruffled petals and a button eye. They are very resistant to rain damage and the petals drop neatly. There is a light-medium Tea scent. A very healthy shrub; it produces strong, arching stems which, over time, form an attractive mound of blooms. Named after one of Britain’s most beloved stars of stage and screen. ( https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/dame-judi-dench )
Hello Drake, Yes. This is carved in basswood. Under each introduction video the type of wood is identified. Also at the beginning of each first episode of a lesson the wood is identified.
Mary, when I heard your comment about taking off your glasses ... I was having that challenge, too. At an eye exam I asked about it and they figured out a prescription for the distance between my hands (with bent elbows) and my eyes so now I have ‘workshop glasses’ ... a big help in seeing the details. “just sayin...”
I really enjoy your weekly online videos - thank you.
As far as vision goes...I use strap-on magnifying glasses, like this... https://www.amazon.com/YOCTOSUN-Rechargeable-Magnifying-Professional-Interchangeable/dp/B07T4KPYN2
From John Gonser on Preparing to Carve
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From Rob Drown on Carving a Dame Judi Dench Rose - Episode 1
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From Drake Daggett on Carving a Rococo Rosette - Episode 1
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From MaryMay on Carving a Rococo Rosette - Episode 1
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From mary ann chase on Carving an Elephant Ear - Episode 2
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From MaryMay on Carving an Elephant Ear - Episode 2
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From Drake Daggett on Carving a Newport Shell for a Tall Clock - Episode 1
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From MaryMay on Carving a Newport Shell for a Tall Clock - Episode 1
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