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.
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Ecellent for refrencing classic designs and carving
Thu, 23 Jan 2020 | Review
by: Sternberg C.
I will start off by saying this book is not meant for any beginner carver - the instructions and how-to steps to make some of the classical moldings are very sparse. However intermediate and advanced carvers can easily go trough and practice the classical designs shown in the book.
The best feature of this book is showing the classical designs, i.e. Greek and Roman layouts (side decorations, pillar decorations, rosettes etc. with some instructions and photos of how to replicate them in your wood carving or wood work.
A very great reference book for making these designs, since you don't see them much on furniture these days.
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