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Video: Watch Mary May Carve a Linenfold Panel

Glen D. Huey — Fri, 31 May 2013 21:38:40 +0000

Woodworkers are visual people. Tell a woodworker how to do something (myself included) and you may have to tell them more than a couple of times. If, however, you show a woodworker how things are done, once is often enough. (That’s why magazines use photos.) I am particularly this way when it comes to carving. … Read more »

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Special Issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine for November 2012

Robert W. Lang — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 19:29:43 +0000

Our publishing schedule is pretty straightforward, except for the confusing parts. We put out an issue every other month, starting in February. But the February issue is really January/February so it comes out at the end of December, the month before the cover date. Then there is an issue for April, June and August. But … Read more »

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Acanthus Carving & Windsor Chairmaking

Megan Fitzpatrick — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 15:21:14 +0000

The October 2012 issue of Popular Woodworking Magazine is now available in our store (in both print and digital versions). Inside (along with many other techniques, tools and projects) you’ll find South Carolina-based carver Mary May‘s article with step-by-step photo instructions on carving an acanthus leaf – a classic motif that originated as an architectural … Read more »

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Mary May: A Classical Furniture Carver (with Goats and Chickens, too)

Christopher Schwarz — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:42:18 +0000

When a young Mary May returned to Minnesota from a backpacking tour of Europe she was intoxicated with the cathedrals, castles and carvings inside them. “I remember talking to my friend about it and saying, ‘Wouldn’t it be amazing to do those things?’ ” And the friend replied, “Um, no, it wouldn’t.” Mary was undaunted. … Read more »

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Carving Classes in Charleston

Robert W. Lang — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:27:16 +0000

Charleston, S.C., is often overlooked. In the 18th century, it was an important place, on par with Philadelphia and Boston as a center of culture and furniture making. It’s still a wonderful place to visit, full of old mansions, excellent examples of period pieces and great seafood. It’s home to several period furniture makers, and … Read more »

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