Woodcarving - The Woodworker Series

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.

Author: Anon

Publisher: Stubbe Press

Publication Date: Dec 15, 2010

Number of Pages: 230 pages

Binding: Paperback or Softback

ISBN-10: 1446524906

ISBN-13: 9781446524909