Celtic Carved Lovespoons: 30 Patterns
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Book Overview
Centuries ago, ardent young Welshmen began the tradition of creating beautiful wooden spoons, carved with appropriate romanitc symbols, to give to the girl of their dreams. Lovespoons are still presented as tokens of affection and good luck today, and in this book two leading practitioners explain the background of their craft, reveal the techniques involved in creating these highly-prized objects and show absolute beginners how to design and fashion lovespoons of their own. Features Include: - a comprehensive illustrated guide to lovespoon symbols - a check list of all the tools and equipment you will need - step-by-step instructions on spoon carving, including the complexities of chains, spirals and balls in cages - a portfolio of lovespoon patterns, with notes on their inspiration, the types of wood chosen and the craftsmanship involved - a practical guide to lovespoon design, incorporating traditional symbols - tips and useful aids, including sharpening and finishing techniques - a gallery of lovespoons carved by the authors
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:1565232097
ISBN13:9781565232099
Release Date:October 2003
Publisher:Fox Chapel Publishing
Length:149 Pages
Weight:1.25 lbs.
Dimensions:0.5" x 8.3" x 10.9"
Customer Reviews
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Great!!!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 18 years ago
This book has a lot of nice patterns and designs. It gives examples of a variety of woods and finishes. I would have liked more celtic knots, but I can't be disappointed with the number of patterns, detailed photographs, and tips.
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