Part one
begins with the basic layout. Carbon tracing paper is used to
duplicate
the layout of the ornament. It is not critical at this
point to get
the entire layout perfectly traced.
Part Two - Tool Description
and Basic Steaming Techniques
Part two
covers the basic tools you will need including the "steamer"
which is available through JP Weaver. Other simple tools are
discussed
such as an exacto blade and head knife.
In part
three you will begin to layout the ornament for your panel.
Careful
layout at this stage will ensure a beautiful design.
Attention should
be paid to symmetry.
Part four
shows you how to layout and cut the fret pieces.
These delicate pieces
must be handled carefully to avoid
damage from stretching or over-steaming.
In part
five you will enhance your fret work with these beautiful scroll pieces.
Again, care should be facilitated here to the symmetry of the design
layout.
The flexibility
of the JP Weaver compo is demonstrated here as the center
Egg and
Dart must be slightly stretched to ensure design symmetry.
An important
technique that you can master.
As the
focal point of this elegant panel design, the Center Shell Piece
and
its layout are described here. Again care and attention to detail
in the
layout and installation will yield beautiful results.
Build up
for the crest of the Center Shell serves to provide a dramatically
elegant profile similar to the designs found in Europe. A wonderful
technique to be mastered for your design projects.
The beautiful
botanicals flanking the shell provide a venerable elegance
to the
design. Here you are shown how to mirror the ornament by
"sandwiching"
pieces to add dimension.
Final "pointing"
techniques are discussed here along with all the finishing touches.
The final rosette ornament is added to the Center Shell.
Your beautiful
panel is now ready for finishing.
