The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art
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The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art

  1. 94 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art

About this book

This book contains 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. The chapters of this book 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.

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Yes, you can access The Art of Wood Carving - Practical Hints to Amateurs, and a Short History of the Art by George Alfred Rogers in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Art & Technical & Manufacturing Trades. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Title
  3. Copyright
  4. Decorative Woodwork
  5. Dedication
  6. Preface
  7. Contents
  8. Requisites and Useful Accessories
  9. On the Choice of Woods
  10. On Fixing the Work
  11. On First Steps and Carving in Relief
  12. On Fretwork and Perforated Carving
  13. On Bold Work
  14. On Sharpening the Tools, and Other Information
  15. On Staining, Oiling, Varnishing, and Polishing
  16. A Discursive Article on Various Subjects in Connection with the Art
  17. On the Antiquity and History of Wood-Carving