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Stone Carving For The Home & Garden
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An Ancient Art You Can Learn. You May Not Have Considered The Ancient Art Of Stone Carving To Be Something That Can Be Practised As A Hobby But Assume It Is The Territory Of Stone Masons And Sculptors Undertaking Intricate Work On A Grand Scale. Stone Carving For The Home & Garden Introduces The Medium Of Stone To The Hobby Carver As An Accessible And Rewarding Pastime Without Having To Undertake A Stone Masons Apprenticeship Or Tackle Heavy And Unwieldy Materials And Equipment. Based Mainly On The Period Styles Of Carving Found In Historic Buildings And Ancient Ruins, The Projects Are A Mix Of Decorative And Sculptural Objects On A Practical And Manageable Scale That Can Be Easily Displayed In The Home Or Garden.Each Project Is Presented In A Clear Stepbystep Format And Includes Some Historical Context For The Style Of The Piece Along With A Handy Pattern To Trace And Scale To Size. An Introductory Section Includes Comprehensive Information On Stonecarving Tools, Different Types Of Stone, How To Handle Stone, The Basics Of Stone Carving And Information On Periods And Styles Of Carving.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Stone Carving for the Home & Garden'? A: The book focuses on making stone carving accessible as a hobby, introducing the medium of stone through manageable projects inspired by historical styles.
- Q: What types of projects are included in this book? A: The book includes a variety of decorative and sculptural projects that can be easily displayed in both home and garden settings.
- Q: How does the book help beginners with stone carving? A: It presents projects in a clear step-by-step format, providing historical context and handy patterns for tracing and scaling.
- Q: What essential information does the introductory section cover? A: The introductory section covers stone-carving tools, types of stone, handling techniques, basic carving methods, and insights into historical periods and styles.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Stone Carving for the Home & Garden'? A: The author is Steve Bisco.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 176 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as being in acceptable condition.
- Q: When was 'Stone Carving for the Home & Garden' published? A: It was published on September 1, 2012.
- Q: Can this book be used for advanced carving techniques? A: While it primarily focuses on beginner-friendly projects, experienced carvers may find the historical context and project ideas valuable.