In this class you will discover:

• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves
& more!