Carving Signs

Carving Signs
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Publisher : Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated
Total Pages : 180
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ISBN-10 : 1565230787
ISBN-13 : 9781565230781
Rating : 4/5 (781 Downloads)

Book Synopsis Carving Signs by : Greg Krockta

Download or read book Carving Signs written by Greg Krockta and published by Fox Chapel Publishing Company Incorporated. This book was released on 1997-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Whether you want to carve a sign for your own home or start a business carving signs for other people, Carving Signs is filled with all the information you'll need to make long-lasting, attractive signs." "Inside you'll find information on wood selection: Learn which woods work best for outdoor signs, indoor signs and boat signs; design tips: Page through the color reference gallery of finished signs and sample sign shapes to boost your creativity; hand-carved letters and numbers: Letters and numbers can be carved in any style to add flair to a sign. Use the sample lettering styles to choose the type style that best suits your sign, then follow the step-by-step instructions to carve them; carved appliques and relief carving: A carved applique or relief-carving design can make your sign more interesting to passers-by. Techniques for both styles of carving and which shapes work best for appliques or reliefs; and gold-leafing: Step-by-step instructions show you how to apply gold leaf for a distinguished look."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved


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