<DIV> <p>We use signs everyday - to figure out which way to go, to know if a store is open or closed, to welcome guests, and to mark a room as belonging to someone special - just to name a few. Hand-carved wooden signs can add warmth and charm to any home or business. In the <i>Lettering &amp; Sign Carving Workbook</i>, author and woodcarving instructor Betty Padden shares her designs and techniques for creating custom signs.</p> <p>With this book, even beginner woodcarvers can learn to carve and paint signs with the 10 skill-building projects. From learning to carve simple cuts into a pre-made blank, to carving more intricate designs and finishing with elaborate painting, the reader's skills will be improved with each project. Specialized techniques such as creating custom lettering on a computer, gilding, and more are introduced in later projects. </p> </div>