Carving Japanese netsuke for beginners

Carving Japanese netsuke for beginners

Robert Jubb

Book - 2011

Readers can create their own Japanese carvings with this new, comprehensive how-to title on the intricate skill of Japanese netsuke. Traditionally created for practical reasons, these fantastic, miniature carvings are now highly collectible works of art. Carving Japanese Netsuke for Beginners is packed with information on the history, techniques, tools and skills needed to master the art. Written in an approachable, personal style with six step-by-step projects to follow and 27 additional ideas each accompanied by colour photographs, this book includes everything readers need to get started.

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Subjects
Wood-carving > Technique.
Carving (Decorative arts)
Small art works.
Miniature craft.
Miniature objects.
Models and modelmaking.
Published
Lewes : Guild of Master Craftsman 2011.
Language
English
Main Author
Robert Jubb (-)
Item Description
Includes index.
Physical Description
175 p. : col. ill. ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 166.
ISBN
9781861086938
Contents unavailable.
Review by Library Journal Review

Netsuke-a traditional Japanese craft that originated in the 1600s-are popular today as miniature works of art. Jubb, a veteran woodcrafter who both collects and creates netsuke, introduces readers to the fine art of carving them. Many of the tools and materials will be familiar to woodworkers, so Jubb's main focus is on technique, including basic styles and shapes. Several different netsuke are presented from start to finish with step-by-step directions, and Jubb provides an inspirational gallery of objects created by master netsuke carvers. The creations featured in this book are striking; inter-mediate and advanced woodworkers will find both inspiration and instruction here. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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