Khan Academy: Craftsman Allan Breed Carves a Bow Knot and Thunderbolt Crest

This video [5:55] craftsman Allan Breed demonstrates low-relief carving, taking us through the creation of a bow knot and thunderbolt crest motif after the renowned nineteenth-century furniture maker Duncan Phyfe. As he works, Breed describes the cuts, the tools, and the intricate and highly refined methods and behind each move, bringing the age-old art form to life.