Acanthus leaf carving

[Doug Mason]

Hey Joel,

I totally get what you are saying.

Having finished the above project, I have been practicing from a pattern called “Nine-Point Shell with Flowers and Leaves,” from the Lora S. Irish pattern book--and have been experimenting in giving a 3D appearance to the relief carving (i.e., making the leaves different hights/undercutting/rounding/having a scroll gently taper down, etc). It does make a world of difference.

Thx for all the input--I am going to concentrate on improving my skills in basic relief carving; then I'll come back and have another go at a variation of this project.

[Robert Grinsell]

Hi Guys;
Great looking projects here. Heres a few from my workshop, made from cherry.Oval stool.JPGSmall bowl.JPGServing tray.JPGPiecrust platter.JPG