Lettering & Sign Carving Workbook

Author: Betty Padden
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607653966
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 250

Book Description
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.

Lettering and Sign Carving Wookbook

Author: Betty Padden
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565234529
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Carving Signs

Author: Greg Krockta
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565230781
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180

Book Description
"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

Modern Calligraphy and Hand Lettering

Author: Lisa Engelbrecht
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 161059438X
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 160

Book Description
The book demonstrates the uses of traditional and cutting edge lettering tools, from classic calligraphy pens to bling-producing metallic foils and glue pens. It introduces a wide array of lettering styles with complete alphabets sample artworks that show an application. Fully stepped-out illustrations break down each letterform, taking the reader through each stroke and a large collection of gallery images provides further inspiration for how to use creative lettering in artwork. Calligraphy, the art of elegant, beautiful lettering, has increased in popularity over the last several years. From brides who want to address their wedding invitations to do-it-yourselfers who want to prepare certificates or make a family tree, and even for art journalers and scrapbookers who like creative text in their works, calligraphy books and classes are hot. This new-in-paperback book will spark the interest of the calligraphy novice by introducing a new approach to lettering, one that combines a lively combination of traditional lettering styles, fun and scripty modern styles, and artsy street-style lettering, along with project ideas that incorporate creative lettering.

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.

Chip Carver's Workbook

Author: Dennis Moor
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 1607658933
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 380

Book Description
Chip Carver’s Workbook includes valuable information on chip carving history, wood selection, tools, and sharpening and cutting techniques. Also included are detailed sections on borders, grids, rosettes, foliage, lettering and finishing, as well as 7 step-by-step chip carving projects for a trivet, a napkin holder, a coaster set, a box, and more.

Carving a Traditional Cape Cod Sign

Author: Paul White
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN: 9780887405754
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 64

Book Description
The incised carved letters of the Cape Cod sign, glistening with gold leaf, make a warm invitation to home or business. Here is the step-by-step process of carving a quarterboard, beginning with the layout of the letters and pattern, and continuing through the gilding. A complete alphabet is included. There is also a gallery with a variety of designs. Each step is illustrated in full color, with concise instructions.

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.

Carving Signs

Author: Greg Krockta
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
ISBN: 9781565231313
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Find all the answers to your sign carving questions in this ultimate guide written by professional sign carver, Greg Krockta and Wood Carving Illustrated editor, Roger Schroeder. Whether you want to carve a sign for your own home or start a business carving signs for other people, the answers are all here in this must-have reference book on sign carving.

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."