Techniques, tools, and designs used in wood carving are described and illustrated in this edition originally published in 1905 - a practical manual and guide to all kinds of wood carving, including chip carving, flat carving, incised work and figure carving, together with an essay on the principles of design for carved work of all kinds. Fred T. Hodgson was an architect, editor of the National Builder, and author of many other books on construction techniques.
Techniques, tools, and designs used in wood carving are described and illustrated in this edition originally published in 1905 - a practical manual an...
This vintage book contains a complete guide to upholstery, with information on leather, silk, plush, reps, cottons, velvets, carpetings, stuffing, embossing, welting, and covering all kinds of household furniture. Including interesting historical information and simple, beginner-friendly directions, this volume is perfect for beginners with an interest in practical upholstery and would make for a fantastic addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Tools and Materials Used," "Upholstering a Chair," "Plain Seats," "Parlour Furniture," "Bedroom Furniture," "Bed...
This vintage book contains a complete guide to upholstery, with information on leather, silk, plush, reps, cottons, velvets, carpetings, stuffing, ...
