Kerbschnitzen

Notch carvings are used to decorate chests, cassettes, wall panelling, doors and ceiling beams, staircases and balcony railings, but also small objects such as keyboards, door plates, etc. Due to the variety of shapes and its relatively easy to learn, many people who like to work with wood have made carving their hobby. This book introduces the beginner with over 200 step-by-step illustrations into the work with the carving knife. The already practiced carver is introduced to the work with the carving knife, which has the advantage of a more exact carving. - Types of wood and surface treatment - tools and correct sharpening of the carving knives - working method and carving exercises from the simple notch to the six-pointed star and the sun wheel to the pigtail, ear and leaf patterns. - Step-by-step photos to.