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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.
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Years of experience, right at your fingertips. If you are a beginner or intermediate carver ready to improve your skills, this book is for you. In Letter Carving: Techniques & Projects to Hone Your Skills, Andrew J. Hibberd shares his techniques for carving letters on wood and Portland stone.
Projects sure to impress. Hibberd uses projects of his own creation to help carvers master key steps in lettering. And since the work increases in difficulty as you go, you'll be improving your skills as you make your way through the book.
Period carving for a classic look. These unique projects start simply, and new styles and skills are introduced along the way. You don't need to undertake a lengthy apprenticeship to get started with this enjoyable and rewarding craft.
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Improve your lettering or discover a new skill. Thanks to the expertise and experience Hibberd shares, you'll soon learn to produce the results you've always hoped to - or only dreamed of. With 550 brilliant step-by-step photographs and 30 illustrations, this indispensable book makes letter carving completely accessible and easy to follow.
Title: Letter Carving: Techniques and Projects to Sharpen Your Skills
ISBN Number: 186108952X
ISBN-13: 9781861089526
Location Published: UK, Guild of Master Craftsman: 2015
Binding: Soft cover
Book Condition: New
Size: 23.0 x 19.0 x 1.0 cm
Kg: 1.00 Kg
Type: Book
Categories: Letter Carving
Seller ID: 001949