Art of Letter Carving in Wood

Author: Martin Wenham
Publisher: The Crowood Press
ISBN: 071984004X
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 804

Book Description
The Art of Letter Carving in Wood is a thorough guide to this beautiful craft. Based on the v-cut method, it explains how to carve letters in a range of sizes, styles and different kinds of wood. The book progresses from the basic to the difficult, and from simply designing and carving letters to using them in a wide range of situations, from the purely practical and informative to the expressive and interpretative. Written by one of the UK's leading and most respected lettering artists, this book not only covers the process of letter carving in wood but also does much more by explaining how to convey a message effectively. It looks at every aspect of designing the piece – be that using italics, spacing the letters, using letters, using the grain or adding colour. With over 500 illustrations, it is the definitive text for all letter carvers in wood.

Letter Carving

Author: Andrew Hibberd
Publisher: GMC Publications
ISBN: 9781861089526
Category : Lettering
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
"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.

The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch

Author: Danielle Byrd
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781951217273
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
The Handcarved Bowl provides step-by-step photos and directions for every stage of the bowlcarving process that will appeal to everyone from beginning woodworkers to seasoned carvers. Carving wooden bowls by hand may appear to be just a romantic notion (don't worry, it's that too), but there's also lots to learn about this natural material and unique process that will be undoubtedly serve you for every future woodworking project, no matter the tools or methods used. Bowl carving gives unparalleled insight to the basic properties of wood behavior, intimate knowledge of how tool edges interact with different grain, and the importance of learning to reframe failure as one of the keys of building deep understanding. The Handcarved Bowl is the beginning of many projects, not just the three designs outlined here in step-by-step instructions, and both seasoned woodworkers and beginners alike will find the inherent value of carving using these methods. Along the way you'll learn tips and tricks that will keep you safe, help you make informed decisions about your own designs, and give you the confidence to take your work in any direction you'd like.

Lettercarving in Wood

Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565232105
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 232

Book Description
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.

Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual

Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607654105
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 406

Book Description
· 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

Woodcarving

Author: Chris Pye
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781635618143
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 374

Book Description
Jam-packed with information about the fundamentals of woodcarving, this illustrated guide covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade. Filled with nearly 700 photos and drawings, each page features detailed information on everything from basic tools to safety tips. Experienced craftsmen and novices alike will find the guide handy.

Making Wood Signs

Author: Patrick Spielman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781402705694
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 234

Book Description
With more than 250,000 copies sold, this is the must-have manual for anyone who wants to make wood signs. Top woodworking author Patrick Spielman shares his expertise on all aspects of the craft, and hundreds of color photographs present the required techniques. "Very excellent, well-illustrated book. Will tell you all you need to know about how to make interesting and attractive signs."--"The Mallet."

Woodcarving by Numbers

Author: Mike Davies
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 9780713480436
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Easy to follow, with clear instructions and step-by-step photographs. A variety of attractive projects including flowers, mouldings, letters and numbers can be carved simply and stylishly.

Creative Lettering

Author: Michael Harvey
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Architecture
Languages : en
Pages : 72

Book Description

Silent Voices

Author: Martin Wenham
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781909167056
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 36

Book Description