Carving Architectural Detail in Wood

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood - The Classic

Carving Architectural Detail in Wood - The Classic Tradition

A thorough primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornament and the practical skills needed to carve it. Classic detail is all around us - in buildings, joinery, furiniture, and decorative objects - and this book will be indispensible to cabinetmakers ansd antique restorers.

After a clear explanation of of the elements and principles of classical design, author Frederick Wilbur shows how to carve a wide range of enriched moldings, volutes, rosettes, and capitals. Methods of holding and setting out the work are discussed in detail, and the carving process is throughly illustrated with step-by-step photographs.

A selection of projects shows how to the various elements can be combined to make such items as mantlepieces, gateposts, and picture frames. Color photos. Softcover. 176 pages.

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