History & Criticism - Architecture, General & Miscellaneous Architecture, Woodworking & Carving
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Overview
From the most basic carving exercises to classic ornamental designs, this skill-building instructional guide provides an interactive overview of basic carving instructions and tools, while progressively offering more complex elements. Techniques such as carving with and against the grain and concave and convex carving are covered. An ornamental carving, the project through which concepts are introduced, can be used to accent any mantel, headboard, or picture frame.Author Biography: Kurt Koch is a woodcarver and the author of Carving Horse Portraits in Relief.
Synopsis
From the most basic carving exercises to classic ornamental designs, this skill-building instructional guide provides an interactive overview of basic carving instructions and tools, while progressively offering more complex elements. Techniques such as carving with and against the grain and concave and convex carving are covered. An ornamental carving, the project through which concepts are introduced, can be used to accent any mantel, headboard, or picture frame.
Author Biography: Kurt Koch is a woodcarver and the author of Carving Horse Portraits in Relief.
Book Details
Published
October 1, 2003
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Pages
73
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781565231931