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Learn how to tackle more complex letter carving projects from master woodcarver Nora Hall! This DVD covers one of Nora’s most popular lessons: letter and numbers. You’ll learn valuable carving secrets, including: carving within the letters; removing surrounding wood; and shaping letters.
(about 45 minutes)
In this video, Nora takes you through a classical European corbel. The corbel is very rewarding, allowing you to create a three-dimensional piece while still working within the relief framework, and lends itself to infinite design variations. This corbel can be used in fireplace mantles, as shelf supports, above doorways, etc.
In this lesson, Nora teaches you how to: Think in three dimensions Work within the framework of a border Use the difficult spoon gouge Carve a classic acanthus leaf
(about 100 minutes)
European Master Woodcarver and teacher Nora Hall takes us on a unique woodcarving journey: carving the Newport Shell. One of the most popular lessons in her private workshops, the Newport Shell allows students unparalleled opportunity to gain a more in-depth knowledge of Nora Hall's European Master Woodcarving techniques, passed down from master woodcarvers in her native Holland. Nora Hall carefully breaks down each segment using extremely clear, close-up video footage as she carves the Newport Shell from start to finish.
In this video you will learn: Controlling the V-Tool for delicate cuts Scalloped carving techniques Extensive use of the shallow gauge tools Precise tool and hand placement
(about 60 minutes)
This video was added to our catalog on June 26, 2006 in Woodworking::Carving.
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These videos are excellent for beginning woodcarvers like myself to see how its done. The only two drawbacks are they seem rushed and they will put you to sleep! Nora knows her craft and she is all work. She doesn't fill much air time with tips or small talk. She give you the impression that she is being rushed. The constant thump of a mallet and lack of talking lulls you to sleep. Overall excellent carving content, but she could have slowed down and give more general tips to keep you involved.
I was thoroughly impressed with Nora's projects and completeness in technique. Some of the camera work could have been better had they used more than one camera. Over all her videos are fabulous. I've ordered her other DVDs as I wanted to assure the quality of these first three as to content, informativeness and photographic quality in display.I am looking forward to the rest of her other DVDs and then some of your others which seem quite appealing. Keep up the good work. I'm sorry I didn't become aware of Smartfix years ago. I'm 76 and pressed for time. Thanks again!
Nora Hall does not converse freely as she has a little difficulty in conversing freely in English. Her talents however do more to show the proper use and techniques in wood carving. I have only seen some of her videos. Each has been a true treasure of knowledge and ideas that are there to teach you the correct way to carve. This DVD could not come more highly recommended as a true gem as were her previous ones.
This was a truly informative DVD of wood carving design and technique. Nora Hall should make newer ones and continue her fathers legacy of sharing the old world carving techniques. This is a true gem and a find for anyone beginning to carve. I can't wait to receive the next one
