| Woodcarving - The Woodworker Series Contributor(s): Anon (Author) |
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ISBN: 1446524906 ISBN-13: 9781446524909 Publisher: Stubbe Press OUR PRICE: $34.19 Product Type: Paperback Published: December 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General |
| Physical Information: 0.52" H x 5.5" W x 8.5" (0.65 lbs) 230 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This antique book constitutes part of 'The Woodworker Series' and contains a detailed treatise on decorative woodcarving, with information on tools, technique, and its history. Easy-to-digest and complete with handy tips and helpful diagrams, this text is perfect for the beginner and will also be of some value to the seasoned woodworker. A worthy addition to collections of woodworking literature, this book is not to be missed by the discerning enthusiast with an interest in decorative work. The chapters of this book include: 'Carving Gothic Forms', 'Borders', 'Carving the Gothic Trefoil', 'How to Carve the Acanthus Leaf', 'Another Form of Leaf', 'A Carved Frame', 'The Decoration of Picture and Mirror Frames', 'Carving a Heraldic Shield', 'Application of Carving to Furniture', 'Conventional Lion and Gallic Cock', and many more. This book is proudly republished complete with an introduction on decorative woodwork. |