Question: how do I draw scrolling patterns?

alwayslearning2012

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Hey Ya'll, Im new here. I needed a hobby, and took up soapstone carving. I wanted to add some detail to my work and "discovered" hand engraving.

I have seen some really nice work in my 10
or so hours of internet searching, but what I have not found is how to begin.

So.... How do I draw a scroll? How do I know where to place the leaves and flowers?

Can someone direct me to a website, or you tube video, that I can put pencil to paper?

Thanks all

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artemiss gave good advice. you can also lookk to leatherworking patterns for some i deas. always carry a pencil and looseleaf with you. as you draw, keep a journal of your drawings. you can then see improvements in your design skills that way. google "images" is a good site to check out. my grandkids & i do "scroll ins" whenever we go to a restaurant. funny, but the waitress always says the little ones do better than i do !
 

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