Creative Woodworks & crafts 2002-01, страница 38

Wood: basswood— one piece 2-1/2" x 2-1/2" x 8" Tools: band saw; carving knife; No. 2mm veiner Graphite paper Stylus

Instant Glue

Oil paints in black, burnt umber, cadmium red, flesh,

titanium white, and ultramarine blue Light oak oil stain Soft cloth Assorted brushes

1TH A RAKI

by Ivan Whillock

Step 2. Carve an angle from the elbows to the hands on both arms so that the hands are centered in front of the body.

cut from the side and from the front. The front planes of the hands are the thickness of the hands across the knuckles.

INTRODUCTION

Carve this fellow now to inspire you when it's time to man the rake. He doesn't look too ambitious, but maybe the wind will blow some of them away while he's resting. 38 • Creative Woodworks & Crafts January 2002

Step 4. Sketch in both the step 5. This photo shows the right and left arm configura- thickness of the arms as tions. Notice that the right viewed from the front, arm has more bend at the elbow because the right hand is positioned higher.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step 1. Trace the pattern onto the wood blank. Saw out the front view first, then with a dab of instant glue, reattach the side pieces so that you can saw out the side view. (When the sawing is complete, you should easily be able to pry off the sides. If not, you used too much glue!)