Taking the form of a progressive course, this is a comprehensive guide to the craft of lettercarving in wood. It begins with essential background information such as the tools needed, suitable woods to use and how to make working drawings. Progression through a step-by-step course teaches the reader how to carve a complete incised alphabet in modern Roman letter style. More advanced aspects of the subject, such as spacing, colour, family resemblance, and optical adjustment are also explained, and supported by a glossary of technical terms and 300 colour photographs.
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Chris Pye teaches woodcarving classes. He writes for Woodcarving Magazine and is the author of Elements of Woodcarving, Relief Carving in Wood, and Woodcarving Tools, Material & Equipment: Volume 1.
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This is a very good beginners book... I just started wood carving and my technique wasn't very good. After following the tips and tricks that you learn from reading this well laid out book the letter's I am carving are much stronger and the shapes more fluid. I highly recommend this book.
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This review is from: Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course (Paperback)
Another excellent book from Chris Pye, all you need to know to start letter carving.
Written in Pye's usual thorough and detailed style, it helps you with selecting tools, how to hold your workpiece, shows different letter styles, both incised and raised lettering etc...
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The progenitor which inspired practically all the letter styles found in this book is known as the 'roman' alphabet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
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The progenitor which inspired practically all the letter styles found in this book is known as the 'roman' alphabet. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Further Reading, Douglas Williams, Gillian Maddison, Kathleen Raine New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- Wildlife Carving in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns by Lora S Irish in Back Matter
- Landscapes in Relief: Carving Techniques and Patterns by Lora S Irish in Back Matter
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