{"product_id":"lettercarving-in-wood-a-practical-course-hardcover","title":"Lettercarving in Wood: A Practical Course - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChris Pye\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBe sure to check out Chris Pye's other titles with Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media: Relief Carving in Wood and Woodcarving: Tools, Materials \u0026amp; Equipment. And you can get even more detailed instruction through his e-learning website, Woodcarving Workshops.tv. You couldn't ask for a more practical and experienced teacher \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Echo Point edition of\u003cem\u003e Lettercarving in Wood\u003c\/em\u003e is available in two styles: an economical color paperback edition for the budget-conscious and a durable and high-quality color hardcover for those who wish to add lasting value to their library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreate Elegant Designs with Expert Guidance from a Master Lettercarver\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLetters are everywhere and lettercarving in wood is a tremendously useful skill for a carver to have: from memorials to signing work; from decorating bowls to house signs. \u003cbr\u003e This book from internationally renowned woodcarving instructor Chris Pye will teach you fundamental lettercarving skills with which to artfully add words or text to an otherwise plain piece of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor beginners, and starting with essential tools, lettercarving techniques and step-by-step exercises, Pye provides easy-to-follow instructions for creating incised and raised alphabets in a variety of styles from Roman to Celtic and Gothic. \u003cbr\u003e More advanced carvers will find information on specific aspects of lettering design, such as spacing, colour and letter-family resemblance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAll these aspects are brought together and the process of lettercarving illustrated by nine, detailed projects, including: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSimple signs \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDecorative lettering on a bowl \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLettering on a breadboard \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA name stamp \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eA small table\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eSo, whether you're new to the lettercarving, looking to refresh and refine your skills or add a personal touch to your carving, this illustrated guide to the craft from mastercarver Chris Pye will instruct and inspire. \u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 11 x 8.5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 31, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52501428142387,"sku":"9781635619041","price":103.41,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/eWZFeTVubDBkVWNFOHYrbk9ocWJZQT09.webp?v=1760129893","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/lettercarving-in-wood-a-practical-course-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}