How to draw a basic acanthus leaf
Drawing helps you practice the leaf before putting a gouge to wood
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Ep 25: Final fairing of the transition blocks
Nearing ever closer to completion of the Queen Anne chair, Dan finesses the shape of the transition blocks to give the chair a lighter look.
Read moreEp 24: Final inspection and fairing of the legs
Dan takes one last look at the legs before completing the shaping and scraping.
Read moreEp 23b: Final shaping of the knee
Dan continues the shaping of the legs, creating the classic curves we’ve come to love in Queen Anne furniture.
Read moreEp 23a: Rough shaping the legs and front rail
Dan begins the processes of making the cabriole leg look like a cabriole leg.
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