Class Project: Carving Hand Mirrors

Cost $295 + cost of blank

Both hand and palm tools are helpful (NO POWER). It would be good for each carver to have a bench hook, non-slip matting, white and black graphite paper, pencil and pen. Students may bring a light if they prefer. This class is shallow to medium relief or chip carving. Beginners with some knowledge of carving to advanced are welcome. The wood type blanks are made from range from basswood, butternut, eastern red cedar, cherry, black walnut and tulip poplar. Occasionally other varieties are red oak, white oak, hickory and maple. Blanks are sanded smooth and ready to carve. Students have a choice of flowers, hummingbird and vine or butterfly and flower patterns to trace onto their choice of mirror blank. If students would prefer to use their own design on the mirror it would need to fit within an area 4 ½” to 4 ¾” in diameter. Students work at their own pace with both individual and group instruction. If time allows, a Tung Oil Finish and the mounting of mirrors will be done on finished pieces. Bob will furnish the Tung Oil and Silicone for mounting the mirror. If you have any questions, you can contact Bob at bobcarver49@gmail.com.

Tools: Safety glove, sharp carving tools, V-tools, knives, gouges ( #3, 5, 7, 9 – ranging in sizes from 1/8” to 5/8”), veiners ( 2,3,4,5 mm).

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Contact: bobcarver49@gmail.com