A manual of instruction in the art of wood engraving. With a description of the necessary tools and apparatus, and concise directions for their use; explanation of the terms used, and the methods employed for producing the various classes of wood engravings (1867)
Fuller, Sarah E., ca. 1829-1902 · Boston, J. Watson · leaf 26
the tool with the second, third, and fouith fingers, and thepalm of the right hand grasping firmly, but not rigidly, 22 WOOD ENGRAVING. 23 using the forefinger to guide the tool. In cutting all smallpictures, the end of the thumb is placed against the sideof the block, as is shown in the preceding… … At no time should the tool be pinched between thethumb and forefinger: the thumb is the rest against whichthe tool moves; and the forefinger always guides, andnever holds, the tool. For the first lessons in engraving, a series of cuts of tintsare the best. For the first trial, choose a small piece…
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