[Woodcarver] relief carving instruction suggestions

[Mike & Patty Wilcox]

I like this very much as I have a couple of kids that are wanting to get started  
With my son I had him do a butterfly for his 1st


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  From: Marcia Berkall 
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  Sent: Monday, January 12, 2004 12:58 PM
  Subject: RE: [Woodcarver] relief carving instruction suggestions


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  Hi, Dave,

  I tend to agree with John (aka MrChips) on keeping the design prettysimple.  I usually do a simple mushroom design for a first relief carving.  If you want to demonstrate carving straight lines as well as curved lines and working with grain, you can add a "frame" around the edges that would finish it off nicely.  I chose a mushroom because of the curves and because if offers opportunity for to use layering and undercutting  to separate the stem from the cap.  You can also introduce elements of perspective into it.  And often mushrooms are used in country motifs, so it could be a nice finished item to hang on a wall. 
  Whatever you decide on..have a great time!  Teaching is great exoerience and FUN!

  Marcia (aka Mush)
  South China, Maine




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