Practical instruction in the art of wood engraving : for persons wishing to learn the art without an instructor : containing a description of tools and apparatus used, and explaining the manner of engraving various classes of work : also, a history of the art, from its origin to the present time (1876)
Emerson, William A. (William Andrew), 1851- · East Douglas [Mass.] : C.J. Batcheller · leaf 49
39 WOOD ENGRAVING. on the block to protect the work ; this being done, the plug is shaved down even with the surface, by the use ot a very sharp wide chisel, care being taken not to shave it lower than the surface, as it would then be necessary to replug the block. Fig. 47. … Method of Lowering Plug. LESSON V. EFFECTIVE DESIGNS. In wood engraving, effects of light and shade are easily produced. Examples are given on page 40, in- troduced at this time for variety and to give the learner a little more practice before going on to more complicated subjects. In an engraving…
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