design and figure carving
Book Details
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. New York
- Author: E. J. Tangerman
- Language: English
- Published Year: 1964
- ISBN: Not Provided
- Pages: 287
- Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm
- Condition: Used – Good (Book is in good condition)
- Availability: In Stock
About the Book
Explore Design and Figure Carving is a classic guide to decorative woodcarving techniques by E. J. Tangerman. Originally written as a practical instructional manual, the book provides step-by-step guidance on designing, blocking, and carving figures, toys, and bas-reliefs. It introduces readers to the fundamentals of proportion, tool handling, and surface detailing while encouraging creativity in decorative carving.
Serving as a companion to his earlier work Whittling and Woodcarving, this volume blends historical motifs with hands-on methods suitable for beginners as well as experienced woodcarvers. With clear explanations and numerous illustrations, the book remains a valuable reference for hobbyists, craftsmen, and students interested in traditional woodcarving and figure carving techniques.
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Book Details
- Publisher: Dover Publications Inc. New York
- Author: E. J. Tangerman
- Language: English
- Published Year: 1964
- ISBN: Not Provided
- Pages: 287
- Dimensions: 21 x 13 cm
- Condition: Used – Good (Book is in good condition)
- Availability: In Stock
About the Book
Explore Design and Figure Carving is a classic guide to decorative woodcarving techniques by E. J. Tangerman. Originally written as a practical instructional manual, the book provides step-by-step guidance on designing, blocking, and carving figures, toys, and bas-reliefs. It introduces readers to the fundamentals of proportion, tool handling, and surface detailing while encouraging creativity in decorative carving.
Serving as a companion to his earlier work Whittling and Woodcarving, this volume blends historical motifs with hands-on methods suitable for beginners as well as experienced woodcarvers. With clear explanations and numerous illustrations, the book remains a valuable reference for hobbyists, craftsmen, and students interested in traditional woodcarving and figure carving techniques.
