carving leaves and flowers

[hen]

I have a question about carving leaves and flowers for scence's for my birds.
do we have any patterns or tutorials about carving them. i have been looking and
have not really come across articles or patterns for them.can anyone point me in the right direction or suggest were i might can find some patterns
for leaves and flowers.


thanks,hen

[dnstehly]

I think the actual object makes the best pattern of all. I recently wanted to carve some birch leaves. I went out and found a birch tree and went home with a handfull of patterns.

[mdallensr]

Susan Irish has a Great Book of Floral Patterns. Mike

[Ron T]

You can make your own patterns by tracing the leaves outline or try using pictures. You can also download Irfanview free and use the outline option. It will trace a line around the subject, sometimes better than others.

[Gulf Coast Handyman]

Try this google link:
leaves - Google Image Search=

Dave

[hen]

thanks, for all of the leave info, can anyone tell me how to carve the flower
portion i was asking about,patterns or tutorials? any advise is
appriciated!

thanks,hen