Chip Carving Patterns on a Larger Scale

[Rhythm House Drums]

No sure if this has a name other than carving... But I'm trying to learn some techniques for doing larger designs in hardwoods.

The closest I've seen to what I have in mind is chip carving, but what I'm wanting to do is too deep and large, and in hardwoods, so chip carving isn't practical... however the designs are what I want.

Here are a few examples of carvings I'm trying to mimic or would like to learn the technique for..

http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/drum_gallery/images/Guinea-Khadi-Special.jpg

http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/drum_gallery/images/djalla-djembe.jpg



I especially like the pattern in this one which I've seen smaller in chip carving
http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/drum_gallery/images/khadi-guinea-wu.jpg


Love this one as well...
http://www.rhythmhousedrums.com/drum_gallery/images/Hare_Mali_Djembe.jpg


Ok, So I'm just looking for some advice on learning the techniques for doing these types of carvings, and also what tools would get me started. I've got a V gouge and a curved gouge and some chisels... but so far I've just cut lines..

Books I've looked at so far cover more figure carving or work on a smaller scale.

 

[skeeter]

Kevin, have you tried contacting any carving clubs in your area? I have just attended a couple of meetings of our local club and found lots of highly skilled carvers who enjoy sharing their skill with others. I would try asking them any questions you may have.

http://search.yahoo.com/search;_ylt...bs+in+NC&fr=att-portal&toggle=1&cop=&ei=UTF-8

 

[Rhythm House Drums]

Thanks for the idea... funny what seems so obvious that you just dont think about until someone else mentions it.

There is a carvers club in CLT. I'll be checking them out soon.
-Kevin

 

[dstrbd488]

:swoon:there is a guy at the woodcraft in Matthews that could most likely help you with this. I'm not sure when he works but he is a carver.