Product Description
Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements
Step into carving 18th century furniture fast with this detailed book. Projects range from simple to complex. Learn how to create the furniture embellishments that are found on a lot of important historical furniture pieces.There are step-by-step instructions on how to carve eighteenth-century authentic American furniture. Every chapter is devoted to one element which provides pattern drawings,detailed instructions, and photographs of every step. Learn the entire process from shaping the surface, to layout, roughing in the shapes and levels, plus carving the final details. Every detailed step is described including tips and techniques to guide you through your carving. There is a Imperial to Metric conversion chart to help you. The carved embellishments on 18th century furniture are what makes them true works of art. This book takes you through ten critical elements from the historical period that can be incorporated into your own furniture.This is truly a book that will guide you and help you build skills while creating 18th century American furniture Motif masterpieces that stand out out and you can be proud of!
Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements Projects:
- Cabriole Leg.
- Philadelphia Style Ball and Claw Foot.
- Shell on Knee Carving.
- Applied Philadelphia Shell.
- Philadelphia Flame Finial.
- Philadelphia Rosette.
- Newport Flame Finial.
- Convex Newport Shell.
- Concave Newport Shell.
- Carved Foliage on Knee.
Carving 18th Century American Furniture Elements Book Specifications:
- Softcover.
- 102 Pages.
- Author: Tony Kubalak.
- Publisher: Linden.