The acanthus clock, step by step
Free video lesson
The instructional video from 1997 came first on VHS, was remastered on DVD in 2008, and is now here free, in full length! See how the acanthus clock comes to life, from drawing to finished clockwork, with chip carving, pierced work and relief carving along the way, and the sharpening and finishing that carry it from one end to the other.
Chapters
Tools & sharpening 00:00
Drawing the clock vine 08:24
Roughing the ring 17:50
Leaves & the curls 31:12
Dial & clockwork seat 46:38
Oiling & assembly 58:05
Want to carve the clock yourself?
Digital delivery
Pattern and tool list
The acanthus clock at full size as a digital file, ready to print and trace onto the wood, with a list of the tools used. Personal licence: for your own use only, no sharing, resale or commercial use.
Woodcarving courses
Carve the clock on a course
The clock from the video can also be carved on a woodcarving course in Hornindal.