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One of three finials for a Townsend clock still under construction. Bill Wayland
Newport Shell for a John Townsend clock, still under construction Bill Wayland
This is on a lid to a letter box using the Camellia flower in pine. By Wayne Heathfield
Concave Newport/John Townsend shell for dressing table project by Bruce Leonard, along with Mary's study cast of same.
Basswood Camellia flower on a walnut box. Roberta Shew
Oval rose incised in low relief. Carved in cherry on a handmade box. - Bob Easton
Classical scallop shell in mahogany - Shannon Rogers
Mahogany Rosette - Shannon Rogers
Back splat for a Queen Anne side chair, based on Gene Landon's design with ball and claw from Mary's video - John Weigel
"Simple Flower" lesson - carved in basswood - Jim Carey
Acanthus leaf with a twist - carved in basswood - Jim Carey
Large mirror frame carved in mahogany - Nelson Thomas
Oxalis xOmel before fully opening. I loved the spiral shapes. This small bloom is less than 5mm across. The carving is greatly enlarged. By Tom Buhl
Sunflower - layered flower with subtle undercuts carved in basswood - Jim Carey
Grape vine lesson with mahogany frame added by Tom Buhl
First carving project, mahogany china cabinet, acanthus leaves ,Newport shell, fleur de lis - by Steve Cofield
Two Newport Secretaries - John Ogilvie
Concave Shell in Upper Doors - John Ogilvie
Upper Newport Secretary - John Ogilvie
Slant Top with Shells - John Ogilvie
Convex Shell in Upper Door - John Ogilvie
A close up of the Camellia. Earl Eyre
John Townsend 1765 Newport Block Front Chest - David Olgren
Gibbon's style project from Marc Adams Schools of Woodworking, David Esterly Instructing. Project by Steven Winters.
Simple shell on a small box lid - basswood by Bob Easton
Camilla lesson with mahogany frame added by Tom Buhl
Concave Newport Shell by David Olgren
Tilt-top tea table in mahogany - carved acanthus leaves and ball and claw foot - Ed Makepeace
Newport style concave shell on QS sycamore. Cut out as an applique piece. First attempt. DJ Alexander, Pendleton, IN
My first carving project ever! My own "Labyrinth Rose" pattern. A 10" x10" finger labyrinth in cherry. Martie Leming
Hi Mary Practicing carving a donut in mahogany I thought it would be a good start to a carving of a Gerber flower or a fancy donut. From Wayne Heathfield
Acanthus leaf / Autumn Doucet
Relief carving of cover image on Sam Baker's GO IN PEACE CD. I created this after hearing a touching interview on NPR's Fresh Air program. by Tom Buhl
Hand mirror based on Mary's "Carving a Dogwood Flower" video series. Cherry wood with a Watco Danish Oil stain finished with wipe on polyurethane. Ernest J Thebo, Keizer, Oregon
Candle project with base by Tom Buhl. Rather than making as an ornament, I created a oval for a base. A short dowel is glued into the base, but candle/holly is non-glued for easier storage. Candle/holly is Mahogany, base is Walnut. Sprayed with a couple of coats of clear lacquer. Mary, thanks for the great little seasonal project.
Newport lowboy by Bruce Leonard finally completed. Techniques employed to carve the convex shell learned from Mary's DVD on same and related study cast
This rosette was carved in elm and stained red mahogany. By Wayne Heathfield.
Dragon with Acanthus Leaves - Black Walnut Tom Piotrowski
Keepsake box with lettercarving by Bob Easton. More details here: http://www.bob-easton.com/blog/2015/3337/
Donut about 9" sq. Rob Drown, Roseville, Ca
Reproduction of John Townsend's tall case clock, built in 1789 at Newport, RI. The original is at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY, NY. Carving of the shell, finials and arched crown moldings. Thanks Mary, Bill Wayland
Carved Southwest Hall Table - Mesquite and Ironwood. Chris Schaefer, Tucson, Arizona
Sunburst on Hall Tree Leg. By Charles Brown.
My Basswood Rose - Randy Wright
Dragonfly moves towards a disturbance in the water. By William Burlingame
Drawer front for a Philadelphia Highboy, by William Paul
Cartouche for Chest on Chest, by William Paul
Lowboy with carved ball & claw feet, acanthus leaves and shell by Jim Tartaglia
Celtic Dog from old woodcarving manual by William Burlingame
Art nouveau - Mahogany. Carved by Autumn Doucet
Exercise in deep relief carving in mahogany by William paul
Carving a shell in walnut by William paul
From Mary May's carving class - leaf with grapes in basswood by William Paul
Exercise in over and under in basswood by William Paul
Cherry spoon with poplar leaves and flower by William Paul.
Piontsettia carved in willow and stained with aniline wood stain. By Wayne Heathfield
I did my own design of a cat to test the skills I've learned from your online carving school. It was carved in elm finished with black walnut Danish oil. By Wayne Heathfield
Mahogany Philadelphia lowboy by William Paul
A dove in African Mahogany. Randy Wright
Randy Wright - For some reason I really liked the lesson on carving the peach, so I carved the peach. A nice simple project that was fun to do.
Convex Scallop Shell by Hardin Byars
Dolphin Dream Catcher..Basswood on Oak Plaque by Robert Stokes
Apple/Worm...Basswood on Oak Plaque by Robert Stokes
Cross...Alder,Maple,Walnut,Basswood by Robert Stokes
Carved this after watching some of the videos. I have been carving on and off for about 5 years. After just two weeks I can see a substantial improvement! by Ted Reischl
Wild Rose and Oak Leaf Fireplace, by Tim Rauch
Wild Rose and Oak Leaf Fireplace Detail, by Tim Rauch
This was my second project after watching some of the videos, it is not "finished" yet, but is close. by Ted Reischl
Wild Rose and Oak Leaf Fireplace Detail, by Tim Rauch
Top of box for my daughter's cat's ashes. Top is walnut. Used the lily/rose lesson for the top. By William Paul
Carving of windmill cookie mold for our 90 year old friend who enjoys baking. Carved in cherry. By William Paul
Scotch Trivet Thistle by Bill Pierce
Trinity Heart Lovespoon by Bill Pierce
Camelia carving on top of box to hold diamond sharpening plate. Carved from southern yellow pine. Thanks Mary for the instructions. By Michael Edwards
Madonna and Child ornament by Robert Allingham
Tiger maple pipe box with carved shells by William Paul
Close-up of shell on tiger maple pipe box by William Paul
Close-up of fan carved on drawer on tiger maple pipe box by William Paul
A few of many trees carved in yellow poplar and mahogany. Also poinsettia carved in yellow poplar and painted, by William Paul
Cornucopia lesson with wash of color, by Tom Buhl
Madonna & child wall mount by Alan Audette
Fleur de lis wall mount by Alan Audette
Camellia by Michael Duncan
Doughnut, Simple Flower & Raindrops, by Michael Duncan
Linenfold by Michael Duncan
Acanthus with Sunburst by Michael Duncan
Michael Duncan Italian Acanthus, left of pair by Michael Duncan
Shell by Michael Duncan
Bread Bowl by Michael Duncan
Poinsettia's one of four, Christmas presents, by Michael Duncan
Bread bowl side 2, Trinity, by Michael Duncan
Peach, by Michael Duncan
My son is into D&D and asked me to make a 20 sided dice. I thought it would be interesting to carve D&D symbols for the numbers. Each triangle is 3" on a side. Here is the result. William Paul
Another photo of the dice made for my son used for D&D. William Paul
My daughter-in-law is into butterflies. She requested that I carve a butterfly into her kitchen table (36" x60")!! She gave me a picture on one and I added additional details. William Paul
This is the Star of Bethlehem from Mary's lesson. Wood is walnut. By William Paul
Cross inspired by Trefoil cross lesson by William Burlingame
Dogwood flowers on basswood 1st try - Steve Hahn
3 - sunburst backsplash panel by Jeffrey Alexander
Queen Anne paw foot legs for a vanity, by Jeffrey Alexander
13"x8" butternut, tung oil. At last, a use for my #2/20mm. by William Burlingame
From Mary's carving lesson on the fireplace. Wood is mahogany, background is maple, by William paul
William Paul Carving is from a picture found on the internet. Wood is basswood. Painted with gold paint to simulate gold leaf. By William Paul
From Mary's lesson on the cat picture frame. When Mary changed the design in midstream, I had to decapitate my cat and start again!! Wood is basswood. Sent to my daughter who is a cat lady (five cats). By William Paul
This carving was made from a photo found on the internet. Wood is basswood. By William Paul
Oak finished with sanding sealer and Briwax. Screwed with brass screws to metal book end, by Jestyn Grabham
Oak leaves and acorns in mahogany close up, by Lucy Fox
Shell in walnut, by Lucy Fox
Photo frame for 6 x 4 photo in lime. Plywood back board by Jestyn S Grabham
Autumn leaf in mahogany, by Lucy Fox
Welcome sign with daisies and family name, by Cameron Huff
Star Santa Based on a German Ceramic, by Cameron Huff
Made 2 for my grand daughters for Christmas 2018. Painted the leaves with acrylic. Shellacked as in the lesson. by Jim Tambs
One of the Three Wise Men, by Serge Mikhaleff
Dragonflies and floral display. Relief in sycamore with appliques of bloodwood, yellowheart, and wenge. From a painting on glass by an unknown commercial artist, by Cameron Huff
This is a deep relief Mayan carving that I completed. It is 68x36x2”, consisting of 4 glued mahogany planks. It took a couple of years to complete. by Gary Qualley
Rose on Book, by Serge Mikhaleff
Camelia colorata su legno di Cirmolo, by Ada Vigon
Pear on Butternut, by Valerie Markham
Grape with leaf on Cirmolo wood, by Ada Vigon
Buttefly on Flower, by Serge Mikahleff
First attempt at carving the Newport shells. Wood is walnut. By William Paul
From Mary's lesson American Rococo Acanthus Frieze. Wood is mahogany. By William Paul
Keepsake box for grandson, by Rusty Wagner
Keepsake box for grandson, by Rusty Wagne
Cornucopia. I used a kitchen carving board (someone is missing one in the house) made of acacia wood (three boards glued together). Then a touch of watercolor without applying any shellac first. By Serge Mikhaleff
Rice/wheat sheaf lesson in basswood with shoe polish finish, by Mark Russell
Daffodil picture frame, by Steve Hahn
Cornucopia in basswood, by Mark Russell
Barn owl by Ron Tatman
Fleur de Lis in Walnut, by Bill Pierce
Rice Sheaf in cherry, by Steve Hahn
Smoking pipe out of walnut , my 1st carving, by Stanley Thomas
Diana The Huntess, by Rick Peck
Green Man in Scottish Elm, by John Bragg
My Green Man with an oil finish and a wax job, by Rob Suggs
Country scene, by Denise Carey
Small sunbursts- top panels on a new storm door. Carved in poplar. By Jeffrey Alexander
Large sunbust- mid section of a new storm door. Carved in poplar. By Jeffrey Alexander
Red Admiral on a flower, by John Bragg
Walnut box with oval rosette, by Marsha Werman
Concave shell in poplar-for a custom storm door, by Jeffrey Alexander
A "Happy Corona" Basswood with oil and wax finish, by Paul Glawacki
Paul Glowacki Greenman - Basswood with oil and wax finish, by Paul Glowacki
Greenman - Butternut with oil and wax finish, by Paul Glowacki
Woodspirit Log - oil and wax finish, by Paul Glowacki
Woodspirit Log - Basswood with oil pigment and wax, by Paul Glawacki
Enjoyed taking this lesson Mary. I mounted it on a triangular stand for shelf display, by Cheryl Coupland
I scrolled out the top section and added wood to the coconut trees for depth. The base was carved and added separately, as a border. By Cheryl Coupland
Mary's Moon, by Joseph Lackey
Greenman by Mike Beecher
Acanthus Leaf by Mike Beecher
33 applique flowers and 28 fleur-de-lis (all mine) - on a 7 foot 4 inch tall Carousel horse (Assisting a master of the craft.) by Burton Stover
Rose Appliqué, by Annette Nyqvist
Creative 8" x 8" Rosette, by Hardin Byars
Praying Palms, size 9x11, hanging over the entrance doors to St. Mary's Catholic Church in Georgetown, SC Finished with Antiquing Glaze. By Michael Edwards
First attempt at a concave Newport shell. Carved in curly maple...for some reason 🙂 by Joe Curcio
My very first carvings ever - I loved the shoe wax tip! by Sabine Willig
Carved vase with low relief leaves and vines, by Imran Sajan
Cross with trefoil tips, by Annette Nyqvist
First Hobby Horse, by Erich Zarnfaller
Mahogany piecrust tea table with acanthus carved tripod legs and pedestal, by Jim Bright
Layered floral carving, by Annette Nyqvist
Hobby horse and granddaughter, by Ron Tatman
Praying Hands by John Eugster
Green Man in Mahogany Wax Finish, by Donald Lloyd
5-1/2” Angel ornaments. Pyrography, watercolor and metallic paint. 1 with a turned for fun, by Kimberly Glover
Canna Lily, by Wade Hehr
Celtic Cross, by Wade Hehr
Butterfly in Flight. Basswood by Tony Risolo
Caved pineapple as my first carving using Spanish Cedar, by Joseph Liguori
From a 2-day Mary May class, by Roger Crooks
Lozenge Panel, by Roger Crooks
Tree of Life carved in African Mahogany on 12" round, by Hardin Byars
2 carvings from Mary May Class on a Laundry cabinet, by Roger Crooks
First two beginners lessons, by Christ Hewertson
Reproduction of a damaged drawer. Genuine mahogany, by Fred Garland
Christmas Wreath, Carved by Wade & painted by my wife Mary
Relief carving for a friend’s charity, by Ted Roberts
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