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Taunton Press

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

Item 173995
Model 9781861081582

$29.99

This book is probably the first of its kind: a thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. Classical detail is all around us- in building, joinery, furniture and decorative restorers as well as carvers. Methods of...

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This book is probably the first of its kind: a thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. Classical detail is all around us- in building, joinery, furniture and decorative restorers as well as carvers. Methods of holding and setting out the work are discussed in detail, and the carving process is thoroughly illustrated with step-by-step photographs. A selection of projects shows how the various elements can be combined to make such items as mantelpieces, gateposts, and picture frames. Softcover, 160 pages, ISBN: 978-1-86108-158-2.

  •          Primer in classical ornament and skills needed to carve it
  •          Includes classical design, moldings, volutes, rosettes, capitals and other applications
  •          Step-by-step photography of the carving process

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