Art of Letter Carving in Wood
Art of Letter Carving in Wood

Author: Martin Wenham

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2022-02-28

Total Pages: 804

ISBN-13: 071984004X

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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
Letter Carving

Author: Andrew Hibberd

Publisher: GMC Publications

Published: 2015-05

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861089526

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"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.

Lettercarving in Wood
Lettercarving in Wood

Author: Chris Pye

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated

Published: 2003-05-08

Total Pages: 232

ISBN-13: 9781565232105

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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.

Chip Carver's Workbook
Chip Carver's Workbook

Author: Dennis Moor

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2005-03-30

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 1607658933

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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.

The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch
The Handcarved Bowl: Design & Create Custom Bowls from Scratch

Author: Danielle Byrd

Publisher:

Published: 2021-04-06

Total Pages: 144

ISBN-13: 9781951217273

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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.

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone
The Art of Letter Carving in Stone

Author: Tom Perkins

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861268792

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Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, this book guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering, and making simple designs in stone. For the more experienced, it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. The book covers: the development of 20th-century letter carving; tools, materials, stone, and making an easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; inscriptions, gilding, and painting letters; detailed instructions for V-incising the keystrokes of letters; and designing headstones, plaques, and more. A handsome volume, illustrating a wide range of creative pieces and showcasing the exciting new work of contemporary letter carvers.

Fan-carving
Fan-carving

Author: Sally Nye

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9780974446400

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Fan-carving is the process of slicing wood into thin blades (feathers) and then twisting and interlocking them to create a 3-dimensional design from one piece of wood. Fans and birds are the most popular items made. Legends and customs associated with the fan bird are of a religious and spiritual nature. With the help of European museums, the Nyes have traced the history and migration of this Old World folk art from the ancient Russian region, through Europe, to North America. Preserving this folk art is the purpose of this book. It contains easy to follow step-by-step instructions on how to make fans and birds. Full color photos accompany each step. Also included are six full-scale templates: a fan, plus five birds. This book contains a comprehensive chart of twelve species of wood, each evaluated for its performance. Fan-carving is an entry level project to woodcarving. Within three hours a novice can create a very respectable bird. The story about fan-carving is as interesting as making a bird.

Woodcarving by Numbers
Woodcarving by Numbers

Author: Mike Davies

Publisher: Harper Collins

Published: 1997

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780713480436

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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.