Art of Letter Carving in Wood

Art of Letter Carving in Wood
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Publisher : The Crowood Press
Total Pages : 804
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ISBN-10 : 9780719840043
ISBN-13 : 071984004X
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Art of Letter Carving in Wood by : Martin Wenham

The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a thorough guide to this beautiful craft. Based on the v-cut method, it explains how to carve letters in a range of sizes, styles and different kinds of wood. The book progresses from the basic to the difficult, and from simply designing and carving letters to using them in a wide range of situations, from the purely practical and informative to the expressive and interpretative. Written by one of the UK's leading and most respected lettering artists, this book not only covers the process of letter carving in wood but also does much more by explaining how to convey a message effectively. It looks at every aspect of designing the piece – be that using italics, spacing the letters, using letters, using the grain or adding colour. With over 500 illustrations, it is the definitive text for all letter carvers in wood.

Lettercarving in Wood

Lettercarving in Wood
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages : 232
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1565232100
ISBN-13 : 9781565232105
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Lettercarving in Wood by : Chris Pye

A comprehensive guide to the art and craft of lettercarving. Covers essential background information on tools, woods and working drawings; then moves forward to step-by-step demonstrations and exercises on incised and raised lettering. Includes 37 exercises and 9 projects plus 5 commonly used alphabets.

Letter Carving

Letter Carving
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Publisher : GMC Publications
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 186108952X
ISBN-13 : 9781861089526
Rating : 4/5 (2X Downloads)

Synopsis Letter Carving by : Andrew Hibberd

"Letter-carving expert Andrew Hibberd shares his techniques for carving letters on wood and Portland stone. It will appeal to beginner and intermediate wood carvers with an interest in lettering. It features step-by-step projects. In this inspiring book, letter-carving expert Andrew Hibberd shares his techniques for carving letters on wood and Portland stone. You don't need to undertake a lengthy apprenticeship to get started with this enjoyable and rewarding craft. Based mainly on period styles of carving, these unique projects use examples of Andrew's work, starting with the simplest and progressing in difficulty. New styles and skills are introduced along the way. It includes: cutting board, house sign, garden bench, picture frame, and, church plaque."--Wheelers website.

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone
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Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1861268793
ISBN-13 : 9781861268792
Rating : 4/5 (93 Downloads)

Synopsis The Art of Letter Carving in Stone by : Tom Perkins

Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, this book guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering, and making simple designs in stone. For the more experienced, it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. The book covers: the development of 20th-century letter carving; tools, materials, stone, and making an easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; inscriptions, gilding, and painting letters; detailed instructions for V-incising the keystrokes of letters; and designing headstones, plaques, and more. A handsome volume, illustrating a wide range of creative pieces and showcasing the exciting new work of contemporary letter carvers.

Art of Letter Carving in Stone

Art of Letter Carving in Stone
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Publisher : Crowood
Total Pages : 482
Release :
ISBN-10 : 9781847977243
ISBN-13 : 1847977243
Rating : 4/5 (43 Downloads)

Synopsis Art of Letter Carving in Stone by : Tom Perkins

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction. Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, it guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs, and for the more experienced it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations.Topics include: the development of twentieth-century letter carving; detailed instruction for V-incising the key strokes of letters; tools, materials, stone and making a letter carving easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; making inscriptions, gilding and painting letters, and simple fixings for inscriptions; designing headstones and plaques, house names, alphabets and poetry texts. This beautiful book illustrates a wide range of exciting and creative pieces, and celebrates the inspiring work of contemporary letter carvers. Superbly illustrated with 380 colour photographs and diagrams.

The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch

The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 144
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ISBN-10 : 1951217276
ISBN-13 : 9781951217273
Rating : 4/5 (76 Downloads)

Synopsis The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch by : Danielle Byrd

The Handcarved Bowl provides step-by-step photos and directions for every stage of the bowlcarving process that will appeal to everyone from beginning woodworkers to seasoned carvers. Carving wooden bowls by hand may appear to be just a romantic notion (don't worry, it's that too), but there's also lots to learn about this natural material and unique process that will be undoubtedly serve you for every future woodworking project, no matter the tools or methods used. Bowl carving gives unparalleled insight to the basic properties of wood behavior, intimate knowledge of how tool edges interact with different grain, and the importance of learning to reframe failure as one of the keys of building deep understanding. The Handcarved Bowl is the beginning of many projects, not just the three designs outlined here in step-by-step instructions, and both seasoned woodworkers and beginners alike will find the inherent value of carving using these methods. Along the way you'll learn tips and tricks that will keep you safe, help you make informed decisions about your own designs, and give you the confidence to take your work in any direction you'd like.

Letter Cutting in Stone

Letter Cutting in Stone
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Publisher :
Total Pages : 146
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0951385828
ISBN-13 : 9780951385821
Rating : 4/5 (28 Downloads)

Synopsis Letter Cutting in Stone by : Richard Grasby

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Total Pages : 250
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ISBN-10 : 9781607654100
ISBN-13 : 1607654105
Rating : 4/5 (00 Downloads)

Synopsis Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual by : Chris Pye

The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your carving tools – there's more to it than just sharpening! – and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence. Pye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round. With the help of Chris Pye, you'll learn to carve: four types of molding, a beautiful koi project in three levels of relief carving, a realistic baseball cap in-the-round, and a charming wren in-the-round.

Woodcarving

Woodcarving
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Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Total Pages : 374
Release :
ISBN-10 : 1635618142
ISBN-13 : 9781635618143
Rating : 4/5 (42 Downloads)

Synopsis Woodcarving by : Chris Pye

Jam-packed with information about the fundamentals of woodcarving, this illustrated guide covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade. Filled with nearly 700 photos and drawings, each page features detailed information on everything from basic tools to safety tips. Experienced craftsmen and novices alike will find the guide handy.

Chip Carving

Chip Carving
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Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages : 132
Release :
ISBN-10 : 0806979240
ISBN-13 : 9780806979243
Rating : 4/5 (40 Downloads)

Synopsis Chip Carving by : Wayne Barton

With the aid of oer 160 close-up photos professional woodcarver Barton shows how to sharpen the knives an duse them to create many different types of carving-on jewlry boxes, humidors, chair backs, buttons and barometers, shingles and more-and how to finish your work.