Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood
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Publisher : GMC Publications
Total Pages : 186
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Book Synopsis Carving Architectural Detail in Wood by : Frederick Wilbur

Download or read book Carving Architectural Detail in Wood written by Frederick Wilbur and published by GMC Publications. This book was released on 2000 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. The geometry of these designs is celebrated as the author brings these ancient motifs into making present-day objects such as picture frames, mantelpieces, and gateposts."--"Chip Chats."


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