Decorative
Woodcarving
Accessories for the Home
by Frederick Wilbur
Softcover
210 x 275mm
176pp
Published by Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, East Sussex UK
R.R.P.$39.90
ISBN 978-1-86108-521-4
Extract from back cover of book:
This fascinating book offers a wealth of ideas and advice on designing and making woodcarvings for the home. A broad range of projects provide ideas for everyone from the beginner to the more experienced carver. Learn how to make bookracks and bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box and a cabinet for storing your CDs.
Detailed instructions with photographs and illustrations take you through the design and making process, giving you the skills and confidence you need.
The book shows you how to become an efficient carver and provides wonderful insights into the traditions, practice and craftsmanship of woodcarving.
- Lots
of project ideas for your home
- Detailed instructions with photographs and illustrations
- Wonderful insight into the art and craft of woodcarving
Frederick Wilbur has been a professional woodcarver for thirty years, producing both original and restoration work in a wide variety of styles. He has received the Architectural Woodwork Institute's Award of Excellence. He has written for many of the leading woodcarving magazines and his two previous books, Carving Architectural Detail in Wood and Carving Classical Styles in Wood, are also published by GMC.
Photos: Colour
Contents
Chapter
One - Inspiration
The Aspects of Craft
Two Themes
Application
Efficient Carving
Confidence
Chapter
Two - The Four Aspects of Craft
Design
Material
Tools
Technique
Chapter
Three - Wall Pockets and Bookracks
Wall Pockets
Rabbit File Holder
Bookracks
Bookends
Chapter
Four - Frames
Ersatz Art Deco Frames
Rustic Frames
Carved Brances Framer
Florentine Frame
Chapter
Five - Boxes
Design
Unlidded Containers
Waste Basket or Planter
Tray
Jewellery Box
CD Cabinet
Chapter
Six - Carving on Turnings
Candlesticks
- English Renaissance Candlesticks
- Tripod Candlestick
- Paw-Footed Candlestick
- Santa Croce Lamp
- Tray
Conclusion
Glossary
About the Author
Bibliography
Metric Conversion Table
Index