Chip Carved Wedding Plate

[heineda]

Hello,

My nephew is getting marrries the last weekend in June, and I would like to chip carve a wedding plate to commemorate(sic?) the event. Problem is, I don't have a pattern for one to start with. This is going to be a very ambitous project for me, since I struggle a bit with carving letters with curves, like a G. In any case, I'm hoping one or more of you might have a pattern or two that you might be willing to share with me. I remember seeing one at a show a few years ago, it had two doves, lots of intricate borders, and their name and the wedding date.

I need all the help I can get on this one. I appreciate everyones help on this. What a fantastic group of fine human beings here on this board!!!

Thanks,
Daniel Heine

[Just Carving]

There was an article by Barry McKenzie for one in the Wood Carving Illustrated Issue 36 - Fall 2006 issue. That it?

[Wolf Kiessling]

Originally Posted by heineda

Hello,

My nephew is getting marrries the last weekend in June, and I would like to chip carve a wedding plate to commemorate(sic?) the event. Problem is, I don't have a pattern for one to start with. This is going to be a very ambitous project for me, since I struggle a bit with carving letters with curves, like a G. In any case, I'm hoping one or more of you might have a pattern or two that you might be willing to share with me. I remember seeing one at a show a few years ago, it had two doves, lots of intricate borders, and their name and the wedding date.

I need all the help I can get on this one. I appreciate everyones help on this. What a fantastic group of fine human beings here on this board!!!

Thanks,
Daniel Heine

Is this similar to what you are looking for?.......

[Steve Reed]

The Barton design above works well for weddings. Also look at different stencils in your local Michaels or other craft store. I picked one up that has two bells on it that works well also. Another thought, sometimes I use whatever design the couple has on their wedding invitation. Just thoughts. . .