{"product_id":"carve-a-pierced-ball-and-claw-foot-with-alf-sharp-video-download","title":"Carve a Pierced Ball and Claw Foot with Alf Sharp Video Download","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe ball \u0026amp; claw foot is an iconic piece of 18th-century woodworking and the pierced design is considered the pinnacle of that design. Alf Sharp has been carving beautiful details on furniture for more than 30 years and in this video he shares his skill and experience in creating this classic furniture in detail. In this digital download you'll learn:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe proper carving tools to use for different cuts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo mark out the blank so the foot is properly proportioned\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHow to shape the ball for a successful “round” look\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTo detail the claws in the pierced method\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe carving steps to give the tendons on the leg a dramatic look.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollow Alf's step-by-step video instruction and you'll learn how to carve your own ball \u0026amp; claw masterpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe instruction in this video was originally included in Alf Sharp's Create a Newport Tea Table video.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ciframe src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/embed\/iframe\/b1hcyple3s\" allowtransparency=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" class=\"wistia_embed\" name=\"wistia_embed\" allowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen width=\"640\" height=\"360\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003cscript src=\"\/\/fast.wistia.net\/assets\/external\/E-v1.js\" async\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e \u003ch3\u003eAbout the Host\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlf Sharp has more than 30 years in the studio furniture field, and has built commissioned work for a number of historic homes and museums, as well as many private and corporate clients. His work centers on museum-quality, one-of-a-kind furniture, primarily in the 18th-century American style. He has been featured on \u003cem\u003eColonial Homes\u003c\/em\u003e magazine and in leading woodworking magazines. Alf's website is alfredsharp.com.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Popular Woodworking","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42948120969279,"sku":"S5821","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0256\/9217\/6447\/files\/S5820_1.jpg?v=1772034416","url":"https:\/\/store.woodsmith.com\/products\/carve-a-pierced-ball-and-claw-foot-with-alf-sharp-video-download","provider":"Woodsmith","version":"1.0","type":"link"}