Wave Relief

Here's the breakdown on the wave pattern! While it may not be the easiest in the book, it's not too complicated either and is based off of a single curlicue.

This entire pattern can be carved with the chisel tip for the Dragonfly. You can apply this technique to almost any size piece, each instance of the pattern can be stretched out if needed to cover more space. The first few steps give you a solid foundation where you can wander off in your own direction. When spacing out the beginning, I don't worry too much about making each section equal. It helps sure, but sometimes you just have to go with the flow.

Step #1: Divide the piece using a curlicue shape. Aim for equal spacing, but it doesn't need to be exact.

Step #2: Create a short arc shape to the right of the curlicue. 

Step #3: Within the space under the initial curlicue, carve 3 upward-arced lines.

Step #4: Within the small space inside the curlicue, make two short, downward-arced lines.

Step #5: Now, continue the right-side line up and over the curlicue, pulling it all the way over to the next instance on the left.

Step #6: Make 3 short lines within the new space created by that top arc. 

Step #7: Carve 4 short lines coming off the top of the wave. Ideally, you can line them up with the arced lines underneath the wave.

Step #8: Turn those 4 lines into small triangles using 4 more short cuts. This is where you can either continue branching off in other directions, or end it here.