Author : Ian Norbury
Publisher :
Page : 157 pages
File Size : 14,46 MB
Release : 1987
Category : Lettering
ISBN : 9780854420353
Beginners are guided through this difficult and rewarding craft; experienced woodcarvers are guided to their artistic potential. "A must-read for any carver of would-be carver". -- American Woodworker
Author : Greg Krockta
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 12,22 MB
Release : 1997-08-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565230781
"Whether you want to carve a sign for your own home or start a business carving signs for other people, Carving Signs is filled with all the information you'll need to make long-lasting, attractive signs." "Inside you'll find information on wood selection: Learn which woods work best for outdoor signs, indoor signs and boat signs; design tips: Page through the color reference gallery of finished signs and sample sign shapes to boost your creativity; hand-carved letters and numbers: Letters and numbers can be carved in any style to add flair to a sign. Use the sample lettering styles to choose the type style that best suits your sign, then follow the step-by-step instructions to carve them; carved appliques and relief carving: A carved applique or relief-carving design can make your sign more interesting to passers-by. Techniques for both styles of carving and which shapes work best for appliques or reliefs; and gold-leafing: Step-by-step instructions show you how to apply gold leaf for a distinguished look."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author : Chris Pye
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 17,85 MB
Release : 2003-05-08
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565232105
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.
Author : Betty Padden
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 37,94 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607653966
A contemporary look at a nostalgic craft with updated techniques and a fresh variety of styles for carving and painting a variety of signs for the home, summer cottage or basement bar.
Author : Chris Pye
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 42,60 MB
Release : 2016-12-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607654105
· A complete guide for beginner woodcarvers to learn everything they need to know to be successful in the craft · Provides essential lessons, from safe tool handling tips and choosing wood to making cuts and executing a variety of techniques · Features step-by-step instructions for a number of motifs as well as 3 complete woodcarving projects · Written by internationally acclaimed master carver Chris Pye
Author : Chris Pye
Publisher : Echo Point Books & Media
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 16,39 MB
Release : 2019-08-06
Category :
ISBN : 9781635618105
In this step-by-step guide, expert woodcarver Chris Pye guides the reader through two in-depth woodcarving projects that teach a wide range of skills and techniques. Using color photographs and line drawings, he explains the basic tools and methods needed to create beautiful relief carvings, as well as techniques for more ambitious work.
Author : Everett Ellenwood
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing
Page : 854 pages
File Size : 40,70 MB
Release : 2014-07-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1607650967
Whether you're a woodcarver expanding your talents, a seasoned carver refining your skills, or a beginner newly introduced to this fulfilling craft, this is the only carving book you need. Brimming with expert instruction and 8 attractive step-by-step woodcarving projects, you'll learn all the classic carving styles and techniques along with the fundamentals of wood and tool selection, sharpening, creating a workspace, and finishing your completed work. Also included is a complete chapter on power carving.
Author : Andrew Hibberd
Publisher : GMC Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,70 MB
Release : 2015-05
Category : Lettering
ISBN : 9781861089526
"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.
Author : Lora S. Irish
Publisher : Taunton
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,99 MB
Release : 1999
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781561583188
A treasury of classic wood patterns and techniques for creative woodworking embellishment. Woodcarving artist Lora Irish gives carvers, woodburners and painters a wide variety of designs they can transfer directly to projects or use to develop ideas of their own. Themes include natural patterns such as grapes, oak leaves and acorns, animals like lions and eagles, and intricate floral and fantasy designs. 180 drawings.
Author : William F. Judt
Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 22,91 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781565232051
Learn to express your faith in wood with over 20 relief carving projects inspired by Scripture. First, you will learn the basics of relief carving. Then, you will follow the author, step-by-step as he demonstrates how to carve a house blessing featuring a cross with a descending dove. Not to be missed is a special section on marketing your carvings.
