Relief Woodcarving - Home Craftsman Series Author:E. J. Tangerman Back cover: Here is the first of Tangerman's books devoted expressly to relief woodcarving, from low and medium relief (mezzo-relievo) on to high-relief figures that reach out from the wood - written from the vantage point of the master's 5-odd years with mallet, knife and chisel. — Specialized relief projects graded for difficulty ... more »and found nowhere else, with scores of photos, detailed line drawings and traceable patterns, include:
Six nature panels for your front door
Miniature Northwest Indian totem poles
Masks, moonstones and lotus panels from the Far East
Commemorative award panels
Silhouettes
A full-sized Scandinavian block stool inscribed with ancient Norse gods and symbols
Plus relief techniques for carving non-planar shapes, inlays, moulds, framing, and lettering!
And much, much more
Several of the exotic carvings shown were done by primitives with clubs for mallets. Think of what you can do using the proper tools outlined in two complete chapters, including the new thin-bladed tools developed especially for relief carving! Learn the two best ways to size your piece, how to get accurate perspective, what wood is best, even professional gold-leafing, tinting, staining and other finishing techniques. An indispensable addition to your woodcarving library - or a smart way to start one!« less