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Guilloch is the decorative engraving of a metal surface, such as watch cases, cufflinks, or Faberg Eggs, with the use of a handpowered device called a rose engine. This passionately researched book tracks the birth, decline, and revival of this endangered craft and features exclusive information from the world's few living professional guillocheurs, as well as an exploration of the distinction between guilloch and its forebearer, ornamental turning. The word guilloch was first used to describe details of ancient Greek columns, but the rose engine didn't appear until the mid1700s, near the FrenchSwiss border. With a basic knowledge of this contraption, and the straightline machine, aspiring guillocheurs can follow 21 patterncutting recipes to create several classic designs and discover endless possibilities for new concepts. Authoritative text, gallery and detail photographs, dynamic illustrations, and precise, handdrawn renderings will assist and delight adventurous craftspeople, machinists and engineers, and steampunks alike.
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- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Guilloché: A History & Practical Manual'? A: The book focuses on the decorative engraving technique known as guilloché, exploring its history, decline, and revival, along with practical guidance for creating designs.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Guilloché: A History & Practical Manual' is Calina C. Shevlin.
- Q: What materials does the book cover for guilloché engraving? A: The book discusses guilloché engraving on metal surfaces such as watch cases, cufflinks, and Fabergé Eggs.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains 144 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: When was 'Guilloché: A History & Practical Manual' published? A: The book was published on June 28, 2017.
- Q: Does the book provide step-by-step instructions for beginners? A: Yes, the book includes 21 pattern-cutting 'recipes' that guide aspiring guillocheurs in creating classic designs.
- Q: Is there visual content in the book? A: Yes, the book features gallery and detail photographs, dynamic illustrations, and precise hand-drawn renderings.
- Q: Who would benefit from reading this book? A: Craftspeople, machinists, engineers, and steampunk enthusiasts will find this book informative and useful.
- Q: What is the significance of the rose engine in guilloché engraving? A: The rose engine is a hand-powered device essential for creating intricate guilloché designs, first developed in the mid-1700s.