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August 10, 2026
How to carve an acanthus over a molding
A running acanthus over a molding is a repeating carved leaf that follows a molded profile instead of a flat panel. The order of work, the sweeps, and the undercut that makes the leaf read as applied.
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July 29, 2026
Acanthus wood carving: draw the leaf before you touch the gouge
Acanthus carving is a drawing problem first. Here are the four rules for building the leaf, taken from I. Page's 1886 guide, and what they change about the way you carve one.
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