Introduction to carving
06/11/2006 to 06/15/2007
Beginning with the earliest 17th century examples, American furniture has
been ornamented with carving. Chairs, chests, clocks mirrors and beds have
all benefited from carved elements. By breaking seemingly complex carvings
down into their basic elements and tool cuts this course will teach the
student how to lay out and execute shells, rosettes, fans and flowers in
an efficient manner. Mastering these basic techniques will allow the student
to integrate these carved elements into furniture as well as architectural
elements such as mantles. Being comfortable with basic carved ornamentation
will open up a whole new range of projects for the students who complete
this introductory course.
Tool list for class:
- 1 inch paring chisel
- set 1000 grit water slip stones or equivalent
- strop (Slipstrop from Woodcraft is excellent)
- carving tools: 2-16, 5-5, 5-12, 5-16, 5-25, 7-14, 7-6, 8-13, 9-10, 12-8
- small mallet
