Acanthus carving and design
By: Bob Yorburg ; illustrations by Hans Sandom
Contributors: Sandom, Hans
Publisher: Schiffer Pub.; Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Published: 2010
Place of publication: Atglen, PA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780764335068
Subjects: Wood-carving; Decoration and ornament; Plant forms; Plants in art
Description: Presents the process of creating an acanthus leaf as a decorative element. Step-by-step instructions teach drawing and transferring patterns, wood preparation, tool sharpening, carving and detailing, and finishing--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [126]) and index.
Table of contents: title: 1. Acanthus history and lore; title: The origin of a style; title: What is acanthus?; title: Where to find the design; title: 2. Design; title: Good carving begins with good design; title: How to draw patterns; title: How to lay out patterns; title: How to transfer patterns; title: Enlarge, reduce, & adapt designs; title: How angle of view affects design; title: Drawing leaf types and scrolls; title: 3. Preparation; title: Proper preparation makes carving easier and quicker; title: Wood preparation; title: Gluing up; title: Cutting out the design; title: Roughing out; title: 4. Tool care and sharpening; title: The key to successful carving is sharp tools; title: What is a sharp tool?; title: How to spot and test a sharp tool; title: Rough grinding and shaping the edge - types of bevels; title: Honing; title: Care of tools; title: Handles; title: Transporting tools safely; title: Conclusion; title: 5. Getting started; title: It is easier than you think; title: Outlining and stop cuts; title: Grain direction; title: Establishing levels and planes; title: Creating motion and flow; title: Types of cuts and tool control; title: Creating shadow; title: Back carving; title: 6. Detailing the carving; title: How carvings spring to life; title: Veining; title: Development of the design elements; title: Stalks that crossover; title: Leaves that roll over; title: Decorative elements; title: 7. Projects; title: Bread board and pierced panel; title: Preparation; title: Bread board; title: Pierced panel; title: 8. Finishing; title: Bring out the beauty of the carving; title: Comparing color finishes; title: Sealing or clear coats; title: Priming your piece; title: Metallic finishes; title: 9. Photo gallery; title: 10. Conclusion.