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This book contains a detailed treatise on wood carving, including practical tips for amateurs, and a short history of the art. Containing invaluable information on tools and techniques, as well as a myriad other handy tips and detailed diagrams, this text is perfect for those with little or no experience and makes for a great addition to collections of woodworking literature. The chapters of this book include: 'On the Choice of Woods'; 'On Fixing the Work'; 'On First Steps and Carving in Relief'; 'On Fretwork and Perforated Carving'; 'On Bold Work'; 'On Sharpening the Tools'; 'Staining, Oiling, Varnishing, and Polishing'; 'On the Antiquity and History of Wood-Carving'; and more. We are proud to republish this antique book here complete with a new introduction on decorative woodwork.

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Book category Books in English The arts The arts: general issues

• Full title: Art Of Wood Carving. Practical Hints To Amateurs, And A Short History Of The Art
• Author: George Alfred Rogers
• Language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 88
• EAN: 9781446071779
• ISBN: 1446071774
• ID: 12145456
• Publisher: Read Books
• Weight: 138 g
• Dimensions: 216 × 141 × 6 mm
• Date of publishing: 30. June 2011

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