Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course

Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course image
ISBN-10:

1635618150

ISBN-13:

9781635618150

Author(s): Pye, Chris
Edition: Reprint ed.
Released: Jan 03, 2020
Format: Paperback, 240 pages
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Description:

Create Elegant Designs with Expert Guidance from a Master LettercarverLetters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work; from decorating bowls to house signs. This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.For beginners, and starting with essential tools, lettercarving techniques and step-by-step exercises, Pye provides easy-to-follow instructions for creating incised and raised alphabets in a variety of styles from Roman to Celtic and Gothic. More advanced carvers will find information on specific aspects of lettering design, such as spacing, colour and letter-family resemblance.All these aspects are brought together and the process of lettercarving illustrated by nine, detailed projects, including: · Simple signs · Decorative lettering on a bowl · Lettering on a breadboard · A name stamp · A small tableSo, whether you're new to the lettercarving, looking to refresh and refine your skills or add a personal touch to your carving, this illustrated guide to the craft from mastercarver Chris Pye will instruct and inspire.Be sure to check out Chris Pye's other titles with Echo Point Books & Media: Relief Carving in Wood and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials & Equipment. And you can get even more detailed instruction through his e-learning website, Woodcarving Workshops.tv. You couldn't ask for a more practical and experienced teacher!


























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