Carving a Convex Scallop Shell

Carving a Convex Scallop Shell

This is a brief introduction video to "Carving a Convex Scallop Shell."

This two episode lesson shows how to carve a stylized scallop shell of my own design. Watch the creative process at work as we discover layer after layer of potential completion on the journey to discovering the final shape.

  • Lesson Contents: 2 episodes; template, tool list, and photo in Episode 1
  • Type of Wood: Butternut
  • Size: 4-7/8"w x 4-1/2"h x 7/8"d
  • Tool List: 3mm v-chisel; 6mm v-chisel; #1, 22mm; #3, 14mm; #3, 18mm
  • Skill Level: Basic

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