Illustration: _Fig. 198._]

[Illustration: _Fig. 199._]

If we take the ogee recta, as shown in Fig. 201, we may use the cavetto,
or the ovolo (Fig. 202); but if we use the ogee reversa we must use a
convex molding like the cavetto at one base, and a convex molding, like
the torus or the ovolo, at the other base.

In the latter (Fig. 202) four different moldings are used with the ogee
as the principal structure.

BASE EMBELLISHMENTS.--In like manner (Fig. 204) the base may have the
casement type first attached in the corner, and then the ovolo, or the
astragal added, as in Fig. 203.

[Illustration: _Fig. 200._]

[Illustration: _Fig. 201._]

[Illustration: _Fig. 202._]

STRAIGHT-FACED MOLDINGS.--Now let us carry the principle still further,
and, instead of using various type of moldings, we will employ nothing
but straight strips of wood. This treatment will soon indicate to you
that the true mechanic or artisan is he who can take advantage of
whatever he finds at hand.

Let us take the same cabinet front (Fig. 205), and below the cap (A)
place a narrow strip (B), the lower corner of which has been chamfered
off, as at C. Below the strip B is a thinner strip (D), vertically
disposed, and about two-thirds its width. The lower corner of this is
also chamfered, as at F. To finish, apply a small strip (G) in the
corner, and you have an embellished top that has the appearance, from a
short distance, of being made up of molding.

PLAIN MOLDED BASE.--The base may be treated in the same manner. The main
strip (4) has its upper corner chamfered off, as at I, and on this is
nailed a thin, narrow finishing strip (J). The upper part or molded top,
in this case, has eleven distinct lines, and the base has six lines. By
experimenting you may soon put together the most available kinds of
molding strips.

[Illustration: _Fig. 203._]

[Illustration: _Fig. 204._]

DIVERSIFIED USES.--For a great overhang you may use the cavetto, or the
apophyges, and below that the astragal or the torus; and for the base
the casement is the most serviceable molding, and it may be finished off
with the ovolo or the cymatium.

Pages of examples might be cited to show the variety and the
diversification available with different types.

SHADOWS CAST BY MOLDINGS.--Always bear in mind that a curved surface
makes a blended shadow. A straight, flat or plain surface does not, and
it is for that reason the concaved and the convexed surfaces, brou