Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners

Name: Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners
Brand: David Bateman Ltd
SKU: 9781861086938
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By R Jubb

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Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners by R Jubb is a comprehensive guide for those interested in the intricate art of creating netsuke—small, detailed sculptures traditionally used as toggles for pouches. It provides step-by-step instructions, from choosing the right materials to mastering essential carving techniques. This book also delves into the rich cultural history of netsuke, offering insights into their significance in Japanese art and society.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by traditional Japanese art and eager to learn the intricate craft of netsuke carving. Perfect for beginners, it offers a detailed introduction, combining cultural insights with practical, step-by-step guidance to help you create your own miniature masterpieces.

Covers the full process and techniques required, from making the maquette to finished item. This title includes 6 step-by-step projects with photographs and tips. It also features a history of the craft and a gallery of inspirational examples.

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Create your Japanese work of art with this new, comprehensive title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke carvings. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic, miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art.

Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with information on the history, techniques, tools, and skills needed to master the art. Written in an approachable, personal style with 6 step-by-step projects to follow and 23 additional ideas, each accompanied by colour photographs, the book includes everything you need to know to get you started on the way to creating your own superb, miniature carvings, each reflecting Japanese tradition.

AUTHOR: Bob Jubb started carving as a hobby whilst working as an international engineering consultant. Regularly posted abroad, he would carve wherever and whenever he could, often in hotel rooms! Now retired and living in West Sussex, Bob is free to dedicate more time to his love of carving. He was a founder member of the Sussex Woodcraft Society (SWS), which has grown from two to about 180 members.

Also available: The Art of Carving Netsuke 9781861086822

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861086938

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 June 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 247.0mm

Weight: 504g

Pages: 176

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About the Author

Bob Jubb started carving as a hobby whilst working as an international engineering consultant. Regularly posted abroad, he would carve wherever and whenever he could, often in hotel rooms! Now retired and living in West Sussex, Bob is free to dedicate more time to his love of carving. He was a founder member of the Sussex Woodcraft Society (SWS), which has grown from two to about 180 members.