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16/01/2014 11:06 AM

Woodcarving Magic


Lee Valley Tools is selling a book called Woodcarving Magic. I was
wondering if any carvers here have done similar projects?

http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71532&cat=51&ap=1


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Neil Ward

in reply to [email protected] on 16/01/2014 11:06 AM

16/01/2014 11:24 PM

On 1/16/2014 11:06 AM, [email protected] wrote:
>
> Lee Valley Tools is selling a book called Woodcarving Magic. I was
> wondering if any carvers here have done similar projects?
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71532&cat=51&ap=1
>
I have carved a similar carving: Crossed Hearts and Celtic
Knot Hearts. This is a link to a tutorial:
http://www.tristatecarvers.com/CHandCH-b-2.pdf

GR

"G. Ross"

in reply to [email protected] on 16/01/2014 11:06 AM

16/01/2014 12:17 PM

[email protected] wrote:
>
> Lee Valley Tools is selling a book called Woodcarving Magic. I was
> wondering if any carvers here have done similar projects?
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71532&cat=51&ap=1

Never had that much spare time or was bored enough.

--
 GW Ross 

 The future ain't what it used to be. 





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Bill

in reply to [email protected] on 16/01/2014 11:06 AM

16/01/2014 9:09 PM

[email protected] wrote:
> Lee Valley Tools is selling a book called Woodcarving Magic. I was
> wondering if any carvers here have done similar projects?
>
> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71532&cat=51&ap=1

I'd rather try to carve a simple "overhand knot", or my own version of
an "infinity sign". But if you find the photo on the cover alluring, go
for it! Personally, when it comes to geometric shapes, I think I'd
rather try origami, as it is surely *much* faster. Based on the photo on
the cover cover, the exercises models appear to be woodcarving
challenges for the sake of woodcarving challenges. Acanthus leaves,
violin scrolls, and floral motifs seem more natural goals for
woodcarving to me. Compared to the two fish I've carved, the photo on
the cover leaves me cold. YMMV.

Bill

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Bill

in reply to [email protected] on 16/01/2014 11:06 AM

16/01/2014 10:59 PM

Bill wrote:
> [email protected] wrote:
>> Lee Valley Tools is selling a book called Woodcarving Magic. I was
>> wondering if any carvers here have done similar projects?
>>
>> http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=71532&cat=51&ap=1
>
> I'd rather try to carve a simple "overhand knot", or my own version of
> an "infinity sign". But if you find the photo on the cover alluring,
> go for it! Personally, when it comes to geometric shapes, I think I'd
> rather try origami, as it is surely *much* faster. Based on the photo
> on the cover cover, the exercises models appear to be woodcarving
> challenges for the sake of woodcarving challenges. Acanthus leaves,
> violin scrolls, and floral motifs seem more natural goals for
> woodcarving to me. Compared to the two fish I've carved, the photo on
> the cover leaves me cold. YMMV.
>
> Bill

I noticed that Amazon allows you to "preview" some of the pages of the
book. The "Bird in a cage" looked interesting! Just pay the $15.01 and
enjoy it!

Bill


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