85 minutes
Sam Bush
Mack Headley
A solid foundation in traditional methods
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.
