Hi Mary
I would like to learn how to carve acanthus leaf designs in the scroll form. I want to try and carve cabinet door fronts with a fancy scrolling pattern.
Thank you
Steve
Hello Mike,
There are a lot of options out there. The most available in the US is Pfeil (Swiss Made). Woodcraft sells them or Chippingaway.com sells sets of my preferred gouges. There are also Dastra, Stubai, Auriou, and several other listed on this page: https://www.marymaycarving.com/carvingschool/where-to-buy-tools/
On the mitre, couldn't you cut a reflective mitre on some scrap, put a piece of cardboard/leather between it and your carving and then use your bench dogs?
Great idea! That would definitely work. My issue is that I HATE using table saws, and something simple for some would be a journey for me. I guess I could have gotten my furniture-maker to do that for me, but never thought of it! But your idea would work great - just be careful about the fragile corner. If that is protected, then it should work.
Hi Mary
Really nice to see a video on the design aspect. This has helped me understand how the leaves flow which will assist me with carving a leaf. I'm looking forward to adding my own design to your templates and "making it my own." Being a rookie at carving, the more I learn on design, the better I will carve (thats my thinking anyhow). I am learning so much from this online class! Thank you for guiding me through this process I love so much!!!
Steve
I have finally made a video on techniques of holding down wood securely, safely and without damaging the carvings. I hope to have this video on this up within the week.
I have finally made a video on techniques of holding down wood securely, safely and without damaging the carvings. I hope to have this video on this up within the week.
From Steve Cofield on What videos would you like to see?
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