Download or read book Art of Letter Carving in Wood written by Martin Wenham and published by The Crowood Press. This book was released on 2022-02-28 with total page 804 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Lettercarving in Wood written by Chris Pye and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 2003-05-08 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Letter Carving written by Andrew Hibberd and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2015-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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.
Download or read book The Handcarved Bowl Design Create Custom Bowls from Scratch written by Danielle Byrd and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Letter Carving in Wood written by Chris Pye and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 230 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Art of Letter Carving in Stone written by Tom Perkins and published by Crowood. This book was released on 2013-12-21 with total page 482 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Art of Letter Carving in Stone portrays the beauty of this age-old craft alongside practical instruction. Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, it guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering and making simple designs, and for the more experienced it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations.Topics include: the development of twentieth-century letter carving; detailed instruction for V-incising the key strokes of letters; tools, materials, stone and making a letter carving easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; making inscriptions, gilding and painting letters, and simple fixings for inscriptions; designing headstones and plaques, house names, alphabets and poetry texts. This beautiful book illustrates a wide range of exciting and creative pieces, and celebrates the inspiring work of contemporary letter carvers. Superbly illustrated with 380 colour photographs and diagrams.
Download or read book Chris Pye s Woodcarving Course Reference Manual written by Chris Pye and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2010-10-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The first step into a new craft can be overwhelming: Where to start? What tools to buy? What projects to begin with? Thanks to author and internationally acclaimed woodcarver Chris Pye, this guide is filled with everything a beginning woodcarver needs to know. Chris Pye's Woodcarving Course & Reference Manual is akin to having a one-on-one course with a master carver. You'll learn what to look for in a workbench, the importance of commissioning your carving tools – there's more to it than just sharpening! – and how to make exacting cuts and execute a variety of techniques. Like any good instructor, Pye includes practice exercises to make you comfortable with the tools and techniques so you can build your skills and carve with confidence. Pye's conversational teaching style will encourage you as you follow the step-by-step instructions and work on a number of motifs, as well as projects for low, high, and pierced relief, and in-the-round. With the help of Chris Pye, you'll learn to carve: four types of molding, a beautiful koi project in three levels of relief carving, a realistic baseball cap in-the-round, and a charming wren in-the-round.
Download or read book Lettercarving in Wood written by Chris Pye and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2020-01-31 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book Woodcarving written by Chris Pye and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2020-01-28 with total page 374 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jam-packed with information about the fundamentals of woodcarving, this illustrated guide covers all you need to know about the tools of the trade. Filled with nearly 700 photos and drawings, each page features detailed information on everything from basic tools to safety tips. Experienced craftsmen and novices alike will find the guide handy.
Download or read book Making Wood Signs written by Patrick Spielman and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2003 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With more than 250,000 copies sold, this is the must-have manual for anyone who wants to make wood signs. Top woodworking author Patrick Spielman shares his expertise on all aspects of the craft, and hundreds of color photographs present the required techniques. "Very excellent, well-illustrated book. Will tell you all you need to know about how to make interesting and attractive signs."--"The Mallet."
Download or read book Lettering Sign Carving Workbook written by Betty Padden and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A contemporary look at a nostalgic craft with updated techniques and a fresh variety of styles for carving and painting a variety of signs for the home, summer cottage or basement bar.
Download or read book Heirloom Wood written by Max Bainbridge and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-03-28 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This illustrated woodworking guide combines traditional techniques with contemporary design for step-by-step projects and finishing techniques. Heirloom Wood is a love letter to the lasting beauty of wood through simple woodworking projects. Max Bainbridge teaches you how to identify wood types, source timber, and set up a basic toolbox, then offers step-by-step carving and cutting techniques for making your own pieces. With little experience and very few tools, you’ll learn to create hand-carved bowls, cutting boards, spoons, knives, and spatulas, perfect for adding a touch of the handmade to your home. With further advice on finishing your projects—how to sand, ebonize, scorch, and texture the surfaces, as well as wax and oil your new kitchen creations—Heirloom Wood shows you how to imbue each object with a tangible history visible through the maker’s mark. With beautiful photography and clear how-to instruction, Heirloom Wood gives you everything you need to create timeless kitchen keepsakes to be passed down from generation to generation.
Download or read book Chip Carver s Workbook written by Dennis Moor and published by Fox Chapel Publishing. This book was released on 2005-03-30 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Wood Carving Basics written by David Sabol and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book of projects designed to give beginners the experience of work in a wide number of carving styles.
Download or read book Creative Lettering written by Michael Harvey and published by . This book was released on 1985 with total page 72 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Silent Voices written by Martin Wenham and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Relief Carving in Wood written by Chris Pye and published by Echo Point Books & Media. This book was released on 2019-08-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this step-by-step guide, expert woodcarver Chris Pye guides the reader through two in-depth woodcarving projects that teach a wide range of skills and techniques. Using color photographs and line drawings, he explains the basic tools and methods needed to create beautiful relief carvings, as well as techniques for more ambitious work.
