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The author gives you a brief history of letter carving and describes the tools and equipment you will need to

The Oseberg ship, built around 820AD, is one of three magnificent Viking ships preserved in the Oslo Viking Ship Museum

Dave Western explores the meanings behind the signs and symbols used in lovespoons. Understanding lovespoon symbolism can be a tricky

Andrew Thomas looks at using wood finishes Wood finishing is an important and extremely enjoyable skill to learn. If accomplished

Steve Bisco carves a jewellery dish in the Arts & Crafts style The craftsmen and craftswomen of the Arts &

Mark Ivan Fortune takes you through the steps to carve this beautiful decoration. All things in the natural world, whether

Are the new generation of water-based lacquers really a match for old school finishes? PHOTOGRAPHS BY DEREK JONES/GMC PUBLICATIONS. If

A revolutionary advancement The Gothic style started around 1150 in France with the cathedral of Saint-Denis in Paris. It spread