{"product_id":"lesson-two-how-to-carve-a-native-flax-plant-in-stone","title":"Lesson Two: How to Carve an Abstract Native Flax Plant in Stone","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe harakeke — native New Zealand flax — is one of the most graceful forms in nature. This lesson teaches you how to translate that flowing, organic shape into stone, creating a sculpture with real contrast between light and shadow. It's still a beginner's lesson, but a step up in challenge from the Koru — a good next project once you've got the basics under your belt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is Lesson 2 in the series. If you haven't carved before, it's worth starting with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/lesson-one-how-to-carve-a-koru-in-stone\"\u003eLesson One: the Koru\u003c\/a\u003e — but if you're comfortable with the basics, you can jump straight in here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #bf9000; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bf9000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhat's Inside\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e7 pages\u003c\/strong\u003e of clear written instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e28 step-by-step photographs\u003c\/strong\u003e guiding you through every stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA printable Flax template\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut it out, mount it on cardboard, and trace it onto your stone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed guidance on drilling, cutting, chiselling, rasping, and creating sharp sculptural edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #bf9000; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bf9000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson introduces a key new skill — carving raised edges that catch the light and create depth and shadow across the surface of the stone. You'll drill through the stone to create the loop in the flax form, cut and chisel the outline, use a rasp to shape angled surfaces, and sand to a finish that shows off the contrast between flat planes and sharp edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #bf9000; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bf9000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA stone block approximately \u003cstrong\u003e20cm × 8cm × 4cm\u003c\/strong\u003e. Tools: a hand saw, a size 12 drill bit, a chisel and mallet, a rasp, sandpaper (80 and 220 grit), and silicon masonry sealer. \u003cstrong\u003eSafety:\u003c\/strong\u003e always wear a dust mask and safety goggles when cutting and sanding stone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border: none; border-top: 2px solid #bf9000; margin: 24px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #bf9000; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 1px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003eWho It's For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lesson is suited to beginners who have either completed the Koru lesson or have some basic experience with stone. The techniques build on Lesson One — if the Koru taught you how to shape a form, this lesson teaches you how to make it dramatic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: #f9f6ef; border-left: 4px solid #bf9000; padding: 14px 18px; font-size: 14px; margin-top: 24px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered as a PDF download.\u003c\/strong\u003e You'll receive a link to download the lesson immediately after purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shaugn David Briggs Artist","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39440758603915,"sku":"","price":12.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1625\/7385\/files\/Lesson-cover-2-flax.jpg?v=1777171995","url":"https:\/\/www.artist.co.nz\/products\/lesson-two-how-to-carve-a-native-flax-plant-in-stone","provider":"Shaugn David Briggs Artist","version":"1.0","type":"link"}