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Downloading Files:
1. All of our lessons and workbooks are compressed using Adobe Acrobat®
(files have a .pdf file extension).
2. To view the files you will require Acrobat® Reader® which is free
and can be downloaded by
clicking
here.
3. Our files can be easily downloaded with high speed Internet connections.
Due to the amount of pictures involved and the quality that we seek, standard
internet modem dialup connections will require a substantial amount of time
to download. Optionally you can order our CD "Volume 1 CD - Introduction
to Chip and Relief Carving".
4. It is our hope that you will enjoy the training material we are producing
as we are committed to make our site as user friendly as possible.
5. If you have any comments or suggestions on these matters we would like
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The National Woodcarving School and 2carve.com makes every effort to ensure
that the information in this Web site is current and accurate, but cannot
accept responsibility or liability for any loss or damage suffered as a
result of information contained herein.
The National Woodcarving School and 2carve.com users have the right to
sell their own personal carvings that were produced using the material
found on 2carve.com.
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The patterns provided on this page are provided free to accomplish
the lessons and projects provided on this site.
relief patterns
chip patterns
general pattern tips
1. selecting your pattern
Select a pattern that meets your skill level. The patterns provided
here are excellent examples for newcomers to the art of relief and chip
carving.
2. enlarge your pattern
After you have selected your pattern, the next step will be to size the
pattern to fit the carving material. Use a photocopier, overhead projector
or other means to reduce or increase the size of the image you want to
carve.
3. position you pattern on your wood
For chip and relief carving, position your pattern on your material,
centering it and ensuring that there is plenty of working room around it.
Use masking or scotch tape, attach your pattern to the wood in position
you have selected.
4. transfer the image from paper to wood
When your pattern is attached to your carving material, place a sheet
of carbon or graphite paper under your pattern with the carbon side facing
the wood. Then using a pencil, trace the pattern onto the
wood. Carefully lift the pattern and carbon paper once in a while to
ensure all your tracing is successfully being transferring to the wood.
Relief carvings do not need all the detail transferred as you will end up
carving most of it away.
5. you are ready to begin your carving, have fun and carve safely.
Note: Hover your mouse over the
pattern below to see the actual download file size. Click on the picture
to download the zip file containing the pattern to your computer.
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