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Acanthus Carving
Bob Yorburg
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Description for Acanthus Carving
Paperback. Num Pages: 128 pages, 290 color photos. BIC Classification: WFS. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 275 x 216 x 11. Weight in Grams: 654.
For thousands of years, the acanthus leaf as a motif has spread through the realms of architecture, decorative items, furniture, marine carvings, signs, and frames. While this decorative element is ubiquitous, until now no one has bothered to describe in writing the process of creating it in detail. 254 detailed color photos, 168 line drawings, and step-by-step instructions teach drawing and transferring patterns, wood preparation, tool sharpening, carving and detailing, and finishing. Two projects are presented, a breadboard and pierced panel, along with a glossary of technical terms and a gallery of finished examples for further inspiration. This book is a must for every wood carver who wishes to add classical detailing to any project.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd United States
Number of pages
128
Condition
New
Number of Pages
128
Place of Publication
, United States
ISBN
9780764335068
SKU
V9780764335068
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-50
About Bob Yorburg
Bob Yorburg was inspired long ago by the early artwork at Coney Island and has been carving acanthus and other complex details in wood ever since. Hans Sandom has been passionate for carving for over 40 years.
Reviews for Acanthus Carving
This is the ultimate book on carving Baroque-style Acanthus motifs, ably written by Bob Yorburg and illustrated by Hans Sandom. This book is eminently suitable for anyone who has had a go at carving leaves in relief (like the oak leaf in this issue's Beginner's Corner)and wants to take that type of carving further.More than just a book of Acanthus patterns, this book includes detailed sections on carving technique and managing tools. The illustrations are excellent and the book includes large sections about how to draw Acanthus leaves and design Acanthus leaf patterns. The photography is of a very good standard:There a many good colour photographs showing the projects an 'how-to' sections. Included is a gallery of Bob's work at the end of the book but sadly there are no annotations to go with the photos. It would have been nice to know more about the carvings in the gallery but that is the only fault in this excellent book.- The Woodcarvers Gazette, Summer 2016