The Shipcarver's Handbook

A treatise on the techniques of marine carving, offering a variety of letter styles and rope borders as well as information on the various woods, tools and finishes used.

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A treatise on the techniques of marine carving, offering a variety of letter styles, rope borders, stars, dolphins, eagles and sternboards. The book covers the various woods available, the tools used and the finishes possible including gold leafing techniques.