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   stephengaal | Nov 26, 2005 03:29am | #1

   Cecil:

   Try some of the videos by Nora Hall

   http://www.norahall.com/videos.shtml

   Best wishes

   Stephen J. Gaal

    

    

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   John_D | Nov 28, 2005 02:35am | #2

   If you don't mind a book, I've found "How To Carve Wood" by Richard Butz (actually the U in Butz has two dots over it, umlaut-u) very helpful.  There are separate sections on relief carving, chip carving, wildlife carving, and carving in the round.  There is also an excellent discussion of chisel classifications, and choosing and maintaining chisels.

   
   

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   SteveSchoene | Dec 01, 2005 11:43pm | #3

   Exactly on point is Carving Architectural Detail in Wood, The Classical Tradition, by Frederick Wilber.  Shows gadrooning--two types--egg and dart, and all of the carving you are likely to see on classical furniture, except ball and claw feet, and Newport fans.  Also has some good information on the classical orders and design. 

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   papanick | Dec 02, 2005 10:01pm | #4

   I'll second that.

   A first class book that will inspire and educate you. One of my favourites.The older I get, the better I was....

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   cecil | Dec 03, 2005 02:45pm | #5

   Thank you Steve. I have a good list of places where to and  read about my question.

   Cecil