Decorative Woodcarving The Complete Course |
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| Author:
| Bull, Graham R. |
| Series title: | Woodcarving Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-0-8069-9587-8 |
| Publication Date: | Jun 2000 |
| Publisher: | Sterling Publishing Co., Inc.
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $19.95 |
Book Description:
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Accompany a master woodcarving teacher as he reveals the secrets of his art. For the beginning carver, there's no more authoritative guide to tools, techniques, materials, and safety procedures. Start with designs that provide practice in using the skew chisel. Progress to a Renaissance-style leaf; a Colonial door panel; repeating patterns; and more. Dozens of photographs--many taken in class--illustrate how precisely to proceed when picking up a chisel, knife, or mallet; making...
More DescriptionAccompany a master woodcarving teacher as he reveals the secrets of his art. For the beginning carver, there's no more authoritative guide to tools, techniques, materials, and safety procedures. Start with designs that provide practice in using the skew chisel. Progress to a Renaissance-style leaf; a Colonial door panel; repeating patterns; and more. Dozens of photographs--many taken in class--illustrate how precisely to proceed when picking up a chisel, knife, or mallet; making cuts; and carrying out a project.