Now you can acquire the satisfying skill of carving wood. In this tape you'll discover the basics of wood carving, see how to carve an 18th-century scallop shell and gain an understanding of the production techniques of that era. You will learn about: Designing for letter carving; selecting and sharpening carving tools; carving roman and italic letters, relief carving, outlining; molding (bordering); back grounding; modeling and contouring; defining the wings; carving the convex and concave rays; finishing the shell. Running time 85 minutes.