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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

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