Carving Techniques and Projects

Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this tape you'll discover the basics of woodcarving, see how to carve an 18th-century scallop shell and gain an understanding of the production techniques of that era.

You will learn about:

• designing for letter carving
• selecting and sharpening carving tools
• carving roman and italic letters
• relief carving
• outlining
• molding (bordering)
• backgrounding
• modeling and contouring
• defining the wings
• carving the convex and concave rays
• finishing the shell

Sam Bush has been a woodworker for over 30 years. He operates a custom shop in Portland, Oregon, and gives frequent workshops. Mack Headley, Jr., who specializes in 18th-century furniture making, is Master Cabinetmaker at Colonial Williamsburg.