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THE DOVE OF PEA

by Ivan Whillock

Introduction

A stylized dove is a very attractive symbol, either alone or mounted on a cross. It is a fairly easy carving to do, but the clean edges and flowing lines are a very imponant ingredient.

Step 2. Make stop cuts around the body ot the dove with the V-tcol. Lower the wood of the wings closest to the body about 1/4". Allow the wood on the back tips of the wings to remain near the full depth ot the wood, that is, the wood at the back edge of the wings should be thicker than the wood close to the body. This slants the wings into the body. By using a large gouge, you can get a very smooth transition across the full surface of the wing.

INSTRUCTIONS

Step Y.'Trace'THe pattern ^ blank.' Saw the

outline and mount it onto a pegboard base with shallow screws. Clamp the pegboard to your carving bench. Both hands should be free to control the carving tools.

SUPPLIES

Wood: basswood—one piece 1/2" x 5-1/2" x 5-1/2" (for the dove); walnut—one piece 1/2" x 3/4" x 5-1/2" (for the horizontal section of the cross), one piece 1/2" x 3/4" x 8" (for the vertical section of the cross) Tools: band saw or scroll saw; table saw; Nos. 3-12mm

and 3-20mm gouges; No. 41-16mm V-tool Graphite paper Stylus

Pegboard i

Shallow screws

Clamps,. \

Carving bench -f

Satin finish of choice

Wood glue ;

Visit Ivan Whillock's website at www.whiilock.com. His stu- i dio is located at 122 NE 1st Avenue, Faribault, MN 55021. I A tool catalog and a list of classes are available. Visitors to \ Ivan's studio are welcome. \

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