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. 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. 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. Includes Cutting board, house sign,
garden bench, picture frame, and church plaque projects, All the practical
knowledge you need to get started, including detailed information on tools,
materials and techniques, Easy to follow step-by-step projects, Explores
different fonts for varied effects, Practical tips for professional results.
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.
Andrew Hibberd, 2015, 192 pages, 8 x 11, Soft Cover |