Complete Guide to Architectural Carving

by Kurt Koch

Overview

Learn to carve the architectural ornaments that adorn mantles, seatbacks, archways, and more with this skill-building guide. Beginning with simple exercises such as carving with and against the grain and moving on to more advanced such as carving swoops, swirls and rosettes, the author guides you through the process each step of the way. By working your way through the entire book, you will have skill to carve architectural ornaments with confidence and style.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781565231931
Publisher:	Fox Chapel Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication date:	10/28/2003
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 11.20(h) x 0.24(d)

About the Author

Kurt Koch is a master woodcarver from Germany and the inventor of the Koch Sharpening System. He is the author of many internationally acclaimed books on carving and has produced training videos for beginning and master carvers.

Table of Contents

Getting Started 1
Carving Chart 4
Project One 5
Project Two 12
Project Three 25
Project Four 37
Project Five 45
Project Six 55
Project Seven 64