Letter Carving

Name: Letter Carving
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SKU: 9781861089526
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By A Hibberd

Summary

In Letter Carving by A Hibberd, readers are introduced to the artistic practice and techniques involved in the craft of letter carving. The book serves as both a guide and an inspiration, exploring the intricacies of carving letters into various materials, with detailed illustrations and advice to enhance both beginners' and seasoned artisans' skills. This work beautifully bridges the practical skills needed with the rich history and aesthetics of the craft.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Letter Carving

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This book may appeal to you if you have a passion for craftsmanship and enjoy exploring the intricate art of lettering. It's perfect for those interested in arts and culture, offering insights into the technique and beauty of creating carved letters with precision and creativity.

Features a letter-carving expert who shares his techniques for carving letters on wood and Portland stone. Suitable for beginner and intermediate wood carvers with an interest in lettering, this title features step-by-step projects. It includes: cutting board, house sign, garden bench, picture frame, and, church plaque.

Description

In this inspiring book, Andrew Hibberd shares his passion for letter construction and carving on wood and stone. You don't need to undertake a lengthy apprenticeship to take part in this enjoyable craft.

Beginning with essential background information, the author then moves on to key techniques to help you develop your letter construction and carving skills. The book concludes with eight unique projects of increasing complexity for further practice. The projects include simple house signs and decorative lettering on a breadboard and bench.

Letter Carving provides essential information on tools, equipment, and materials to get you started. It offers a detailed examination of key techniques, including project design, brush and pen techniques, sharpening chisels, carving on wood and stone, routing, and gilding, with additional practice pieces.

The book includes eight easy-to-follow step-by-step projects and will appeal to beginner and intermediate carvers with an interest in lettering. Practical tips are provided for achieving professional results.

Author: Andrew Hibberd lives and works in Norfolk. He started carving at an early age and, after an eclectic mix of careers, trained as a wood carver at the City and Guilds of London Art School. Numerous public and private commissions followed, and he now has a successful career as a letter carver, producing both original and restoration work in a wide variety of styles. He is a regular contributor to Wood Carving magazine. This is his first book for GMC.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781861089526

Publisher: GMC Publications

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 May 2015

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 211.0mm

Height: 284.0mm

Weight: 692g

Pages: 192

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A Hibberd Arts & Culture Arts and Crafts Non-Fiction

About the Author

Jay Andrew Hibberd lives and works in Norfolk. He started carving at an early age and after an eclectic mix of careers he trained as a wood carver at the City and Guilds of London Art School. Numerous public and private commissions followed, and he now has a successful career as a letter carver, producing both original and restoration work in a wide variety of styles. He is a regular contributor to Wood Carving magazine. This is his first book for GMC.