Category: Projects
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Walnut Coaster with a Duck Scene Decoration
Gary carved a beautiful coaster from a walnut board. He used a Dremel router with a guide attachment to create a perfectly recessed circular rim for the protective glass. Gary carved the duck over a meadow design and the decorative pattern on the outside border, which gave the coaster a charming touch.
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The Draftsman, Linoleum Block Printing, 1959
One of the most valuable classes I took, besides those in Science, Journalism, and Mathematics at Hunter College, Bronx, 1959, was Drafting. I wanted to visualize my memory about that time, so I decided to carve a linoleum block and make a print. This linoleum block is 4″ x 5″. To try to understand the…
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Free Chip Carving Workshop: Learn How to Carve a Coaster
Join our regular free chip carving workshop and explore the world of this intricate art form. Led by our club member Roman Chernikov, a skilled chip carver and experienced instructor, you’ll master carving techniques, learn to use chip carving knives, and craft beautiful projects. At the workshop, each participant receives a basswood chip carving practice…
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Wooden Pumpkin Carving Workshop – October 2023
Discover the art of woodcarving at our exciting free introductory class throughout the month of October 2023. Join us every Monday at the Adult Recreation Center in Los Gatos, CA, and embark on a creative journey into the world of woodcarving. Whether you’re a beginner or have some experience, this pumpkin carving workshop is perfect…
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The Evolution Of a Carver
Dave Osterlund recently conducted a Soap Carving class for students at a local elementary school. This reminded me of the way my father started his carving hobby. He was a tradesman who worked 16 hours a day, 6 days a week. Every morning on the seventh day, he did artwork. He was a self-taught artist,…
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Chip Carving Patterns For Beginners
If you have never tried chip carving, or think chip carving is too hard, carve these Supernova chip carving patterns (108 chips each). Great for beginners