How to Carve a Wooden Plate – Video Tutorial

The following video shows you how to engrave a wooden plate using high speed engraving equipment and techniques.

This Wood Carving Tutorial has been divided into 4 sections (for easy online viewing and quick loading)

Part 1 covers the following topics:

• Ideas to “Get the Job”
• Networking with People
• Preparing your artwork
• Preparing the wooden plate
• Wood types for engraving/carving
• Carving finished vs. un-finished projects
• Paying attention to the Grain Direction
• Sealing the wood in preparation for the carving
• Using oil finishes

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Part 2 covers the following topics:

• Creating contrast using a torch to burn the edges
• Sealing the surface for carving preparation
• Preparing the stencil pattern
• Tracing the design (right through the stencil film)
• Placing the stencil onto the surface (tricks for repositioning)
• Introduction to different types of bits/burs
• Outlining the design using a #699 carbide cutter
• Paying attention to the “speed”

Part 3 covers the following topics:

• Engraving straight lines
• The actual engraving project (finishing the carving)
• Relief Carving Techniques
• Removing the stencil
• Touching up the carving project
• Stippling and Texturing the background
• Which burs to use to get the desired effect

Part 4 covers the following topics:

• Lettering the outside border
• Aligning letters for carving
• Applying the final finish/sealer
• Delivery to your customer
• Presentation preparation

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