"A primer for woodcarvers in the vocabulary of classical ornamentation, and the practical skills needed to carve it."--"Woodshop News." "Blueprints are provided for moldings, volutes, rosettes, and capitals. A selection of projects demonstrates the possibilities of combining various elements to crea[...]

Helps readers to learn how to make bookracks and bookends, rustic picture frames, kitchen utensil containers, a jewellery box and CD cabinet. This book guides readers through the design and making process, giving them the skills they need to become efficient carvers, whilst gaining insight into wood[...]