Basic Wood Engraving & Carving
Oak Leaves, Basket Weaves, and More
Course Description
If you want to carve ornamental designs, wildlife scenes, and other beautiful designs in wood, this course will put you years ahead.
It’s designed for anyone, from beginners and non-artists to those who already have an eye for the art.
Beautiful wood carving like this can enhance gunstocks, fine cabinets, picture frames, doors, cases, trophies and awards … the possibilities are limitless.
This fun and rewarding course includes how to carve oak leaves, basket weaves, fish scales, acanthus leaves, animal scenes and ornate scroll designs.
It teaches the two most popular carving methods: rotary bur and impact chisel techniques.
Under the personal guidance and encouragement of the instructor, you will learn how to make wood come alive.
Learning Objectives
- Arranging an effective work place
- Operating the available classroom tools
- Rotary bur carving with the 850 high speed handpiece
- Chisel carving with GRS pneumatic impact handpieces
- Chisel sharpening and its importance in carving
- Designing and cutting patterns
- Applying and transferring pattern to wood
- How to carve backgrounds properly
- Creating deep and shallow relief effects
- Carving attractive animal scenes
Prerequisites
None.
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