The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art
| By: | George Alfred Rogers |
| Publisher: | Read Books Ltd. |
| Print ISBN: | 9781446071779 |
| eText ISBN: | 9781473352995 |
| Edition: | 0 |
| Format: | Reflowable |
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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.
Chapters 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.