Creative Woodworks & crafts 1997-08, страница 47

SUPPLIES

Wood: 5" x 5" x 1" block of medium density hardwood (butternut,

basswood, or catalpa are recommended) Carving tools: No. 3-4mm straight gouge; No. 3-12mm straight gouge; No. 5-12mm straight gouge; No. 7-1 Omm straight gouge; No. 11-3mm veiner; No. 41-8mm V-parting tool Mallet Clamps

August, 1997

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This little flower seems like a simple carving, but once you have mastered it, the techniques learned can be applied to any number of variations. You can change the size of the flower by changing the size of the tools. You can also vary the components: make the center button larger or smaller, change the number of petals, or vary the size and position of the leaves. The pattern itself can be used singly or several flowers can be grouped to create a cluster.

INSTRUCTIONS

The design

As you study the pattern, note that it is based on curved lines. These lines relate to the arcs available in the tools recommended for the project. For example, the lines composing the outside of the leaves can be achieved with simple, clean plunge cuts made by a No. 5-12mm straight gouge. The concave cuts on the top left of each

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