The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, The Home, Woodworking, Crafts & Hobbies, Carving, Art & Architecture, General Art
| Author: | George Alfred Rogers | ISBN: | 9781473352995 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. | Publication: | September 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Ellott Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | George Alfred Rogers |
| ISBN: | 9781473352995 |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Publication: | September 6, 2016 |
| Imprint: | Ellott Press |
| Language: | English |
This book contains a detailed treatise on wood carving, including practical tips for amateurs, and a short history of the art. Containing invaluable information on tools and techniques, as well as a myriad other handy tips and detailed diagrams, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'On the Choice of Woods'; 'On Fixing the Work'; 'On First Steps and Carving in Relief'; 'On Fretwork and Perforated Carving'; 'On Bold Work'; 'On Sharpening the Tools'; 'Staining, Oiling, Varnishing, and Polishing'; 'On the Antiquity and History of Wood-Carving'; and more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.
This book contains a detailed treatise on wood carving, including practical tips for amateurs, and a short history of the art. Containing invaluable information on tools and techniques, as well as a myriad other handy tips and detailed diagrams, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'On the Choice of Woods'; 'On Fixing the Work'; 'On First Steps and Carving in Relief'; 'On Fretwork and Perforated Carving'; 'On Bold Work'; 'On Sharpening the Tools'; 'Staining, Oiling, Varnishing, and Polishing'; 'On the Antiquity and History of Wood-Carving'; and more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.
