Acanthus Carving and Design by Bob Yorburg and Hans Sandom, Illustrator Schiffer Publishing, 2010. $24.99; 128 pp.
Acanthus Carvingand Design is a book full of color step-by-step photos as well as helpful line drawings. The book provides information on preparation and design, in addition to detailed steps to draw and carve acanthus scrolls and leaves. Two projects – a bread board and a pierced panel – are included, along with a photo gallery to provide more inspiration. There is also a section on sharpening your tools and finishing your carvings. The subheading for the chapter titled Getting Started is “It Is Easier Than You Think”. Those are some encouraging words.
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On my first & last attempt years ago, a set of Chippendale-style chairs, getting acanthus leaves to look right was the only part that I found too intimidating. So, I switched to maple leaves & mayflowers, which didn't have the weight of history bearing down on me. So what's the secret?
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Jun 15, 2011
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If I don't win it, I may have to buy it.
Learning how to carve acanthus leaves and other relief carving is just the thing I would like to do. This book would be perfect.
This looks like a must buy.
This would make a wonderful birthday present. If I don't win it I'll make sure my wife sees the contest results.
I hope to win, cause I need help carving!
Looks like a great book. It would look even better on my book shelf, don't you think?
I could actually use this on a project right now!
Would make a great gift for a carver friend.
I would love to have this book.....
Im in
looks like a great way to learn new skills
I am just getting into carving so this book would be great,thanks.Pomme.
I just bought my first carving tool, a Hirsch V gouge.... now if only I had a book on carving acanthus leaves.......
I would like to have this book
this carving is the hallmark of rococo furniture and is a must for those interested. Malcolm
How have I missed this book? I need to either win it, or buy it!
Love to master carving and utilize carving in my furniture building.
This book would be a great start.
That book would look great in my bookshelf that I still have not built!
Looks to be a must-read on the subject...
I have just started low relief wood-carving - and this would fit so well in my bookcase - right on the best (top) shelf.
fine book, fine magazine, fine wood working...and fine contest :-)
I'd like to be in the drawing to win - thanks
Good choice for a prize - it's going on the wish list if I don't win it here.
Would love to learn how to carve acanthus scrolls and leaves.
Love a chance to learn a new skill count me in .
On my first & last attempt years ago, a set of Chippendale-style chairs, getting acanthus leaves to look right was the only part that I found too intimidating. So, I switched to maple leaves & mayflowers, which didn't have the weight of history bearing down on me. So what's the secret?
This looks like a great book on carving and I would sure enjoy winning it!
This is one I will have to get one way or another.
Count me in to win
carving is something that i have wanted to learn Thanks for the opportunity
I'll take a chance too!
Books are like fine wine they get better with age.
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