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TipRZ

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TopRZ

Class Description

Learn to two novelty items all your carving friends will envy. Learn to carve a TopR for your pencil and a TipR for your favorite carving tool. You also will other  projects to challenge you in the art of carving in the round an in low relief. If you are new to carving, you will learn the basics of pattern layout, blocking/roughing out, detailing, and finishing a project. During class the carver will use only a sharp carving knife to complete two projects.

Tools, Supplies ,and Fees 

Blanks and/or supplies provided by the instructors:

Carving blanks for class project(s)

Carver's goodie bag

Protective thumbs

Finishing supplies

Carving project instructions

Class handouts

Carving resource list

 

 Cost to student for supplies and materials:  $15.00 

 

 Supplies / Tools Required by Students:

A sharp carving knife

A six-inch ruler

Pencils (2)

Strop and sharpening supplies

Clamp— 1-inch or brick or encyclopedia

Optional:  

Þ Paints and brushes

Þ A small “V” or “U” gouge

Þ Swing arm lamp for additional lighting

Schedule

Class Schedule for a One-Session Class

Time	Event
9:30	Class set-up and sign-in
10:00	Introduction
10:15	TipR layout
10:45	TopR carve
12:00	Lunch break
12:30	TipR carve
13:15	Finishing the projects
14:00	Q & A
14:15	Class take-down

A monster carving TipR

A mug full of TopRZ

Homework Assignment:
Convert a carpenter's pencil
into a Christmas ornament.

TipRZ for your tools

  Revised:   2001-03-08