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LETTERCARVING IN WOOD: A Practical Course - Chris Pye - 2014 - SC - LIKE NEW

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ISBN
9781861080431
Book Title
Lettercarving in Wood : a Practical Course
Item Length
10.8in
Publisher
GMC Distribution
Publication Year
2014
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Item Height
0.6in
Author
Chris Pye
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Topic
Woodwork, Carving
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
29.8 Oz
Number of Pages
240 Pages

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A comprehensive guide to design and technique. In Chris Pye's Lettercarving In Wood, the author takes you from the bare wood to the artfully styled end product. Beginning with essential background information - tools, suitable woods, making working drawings - Pye lays the groundwork for those new to the craft, and provides a good refresher for experienced lettercarvers. A progressive course in one volume. Using both historical and modern photos, as well as detailed drawings, Pye explores the techniques needed through detailed exercises. By following along, lettercarvers of any skill level can create a complete incised alphabet in the modern Roman style. Lettering on your projects adds remarkable elegance and an unmistakable personal touch. Includes nine step-by-step projects. Whether you're new to the craft or an experienced lettercarver, you'll enjoy the detailed projects Pye includes here, accompanied by photos, examples, and drawings. Among them: Simple signs Decorative lettering on a bowl Lettering on a breadboard A name stamp and more Advanced instruction for developing your techniques. For carvers interested in progressing to more varied lettering, Pye includes essentials of lettering design: spacing, color, family resemblance, and optical adjustment of letters. To help you develop your technique, he's included six other letter styles complete with full explanations and illustrations.

Product Identifiers

Publisher
GMC Distribution
ISBN-10
1861080433
ISBN-13
9781861080431
eBay Product ID (ePID)
192957

Product Key Features

Book Title
Lettercarving in Wood : a Practical Course
Author
Chris Pye
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Woodwork, Carving
Publication Year
2014
Genre
Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
240 Pages

Dimensions

Item Length
10.8in
Item Height
0.6in
Item Width
8.2in
Item Weight
29.8 Oz

Additional Product Features

Lc Classification Number
Tt200.P94 1997
Copyright Date
1997
Target Audience
Trade
Lccn
98-110394
Dewey Decimal
684/.08
Dewey Edition
21
Illustrated
Yes

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    Well written and illustrated. If your into letter carving it’s a must.

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