Carving Techniques and Projects

Demonstrates the basics of gouge and chisel work, discussing the choice of tools, ideas and how to adjust designs. Shows how to carve the hallmark of 18th century furniture: the classic scallop shell.

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Credits

producer/director

Rick Mastelli

Duration

01:00:00:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

324196

Language

English

Subject categories

Crafts & Visual Arts → Furniture

Crafts & Visual Arts → Wood-carving

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

Feature films

Feature films → Feature films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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United States, 1985

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