| Carving Architectural Detail in Wood: The Classical Tradition Contributor(s): Wilbur, Frederick (Author) |
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ISBN: 1861081588 ISBN-13: 9781861081582 Publisher: GMC Publications OUR PRICE: $26.99 Product Type: Paperback Published: October 2020 Annotation: "A primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornamentation, and the practical skills needed to carve it."--"Woodshop News." "Blueprints are provided for moldings, volutes, rosettes, and capitals. A selection of projects demonstrates the possibilities of combining various elements to create your own unique variations."--"Chip Chats." |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Crafts & Hobbies | Woodwork - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Carving - Architecture | Decoration & Ornament |
| Dewey: 729.5 |
| LCCN: 2001431792 |
| Physical Information: 0.47" H x 8.29" W x 10.87" (1.33 lbs) 176 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This is the first detailed guide to one of the most important traditional woodcarving skills, carving. Wilbur takes the reader, step-by-step, from the basic building blocks of classical design to the practicalities of carving enriched mouldings, volutes, rosettes and capitals. A thorough primer in classical ornament, this book will be indispensable to cabinetmakers and furniture restorers as well as carvers. |
