Home Craft Course: Pennsylvania German Wood Carving (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163135303)

The book ""Home Craft Course: Pennsylvania German Wood Carving"" by W. J. McAllister is a comprehensive guide to the traditional art of wood carving as practiced by the Pennsylvania Germans. The book provides detailed instructions and illustrations for carving a variety of decorative and functional objects, including figures, animals, and household items such as spoons and bowls. The author also includes information on the history and cultural significance of Pennsylvania German wood carving, as well as tips on selecting and preparing wood, choosing tools, and finishing techniques. This book is an excellent resource for both novice and experienced woodworkers interested in learning about this unique and beautiful craft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: W. J. McAllister
ISBN-10: 1163135305
ISBN-13: 9781163135303
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.17lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.10d