The Art of Letter Carving in Stone

The Art of Letter Carving in Stone
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Publisher : Crowood Press (UK)
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 1861268793
ISBN-13 : 9781861268792
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Book Synopsis The Art of Letter Carving in Stone by : Tom Perkins

Download or read book The Art of Letter Carving in Stone written by Tom Perkins and published by Crowood Press (UK). This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by an eminent practitioner and teacher, this book guides the novice through the basics of letter carving, drawn lettering, and making simple designs in stone. For the more experienced, it explains a new proportioning system for classical Roman capitals and demonstrates a useful approach to designing letterform variations. The book covers: the development of 20th-century letter carving; tools, materials, stone, and making an easel; drawing a range of alphabets for use in letter carving; inscriptions, gilding, and painting letters; detailed instructions for V-incising the keystrokes of letters; and designing headstones, plaques, and more. A handsome volume, illustrating a wide range of creative pieces and showcasing the exciting new work of contemporary letter carvers.


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