Irish, Lora S.
Relief Carving Workshop: Techniques, Projects & Patterns for the Beginner
- ISBN 13:
- 9781565237360
- author:
- Irish, Lora S.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fox Chapel
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 128
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 0.9 x 28 cm
- Genre:
- Home & Garden, Crafts, Carving,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Relief Carving Workshop Techniques, Projects & Patterns for the Beginner by Lora S. Irish is a comprehensive guide to learning relief carving. With this book, you'll learn the essential cuts, contouring and smoothing steps used in basic relief woodcarving, and how to handle your tools, prepare a wood surface, follow a pattern, and apply a finish. You'll discover 10 original new project patterns for landscapes, animals, wildlife, flowers, borders, corner designs, Celtic knots, and more. The book includes skill-building exercises, a guide to basic carving tools, proper tool handling techniques, selecting and preparing wood, and finishing with oil, wax and acrylics. A stunning photo gallery of finished projects is also included to offer further inspiration. By following the step-by-step instructions and accompanying photographs, you'll be able to create beautiful carvings that can stand alone or enhance a wide variety of functional and decorative crafts.
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