An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and advanced potters, these photographic sequences guide you through a comprehensive range of shaping, firing and decorating techniques, so you can begin making wonderful ceramics even if you've never attempted pottery before. Learn about essentia
The Sculpting Techniques Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for Both Beginner and Experienced Sculptors
β Scribed by Claire Waite Brown (editor)
- Publisher
- Chartwell Books, Inc.
- Year
- 2006
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 193
- Category
- Library
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β¦ Synopsis
This is a complete step-by-stepΒ guide for sculpting in a wide range of media. Clear photographic sequences show how to model with clay, plaster, and papier mache; select and use wood and stone for carving; make armatures and molds for building and casting. Discover how to use color and create a variety of surface effects and finishes. All tools and equipment are clearly explained and you find helpful advice on setting up a studio as well as essential information on safe working practices.
This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy in their workshops, and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced sculptors.
Along with descriptions of the tools and techniques used for sculpting, readers will find examples of projects by accomplished sculptors. Following these examples, new artists can learn techniques while adjusting the projects to their own styles. These projects include people, animals, nature, objects, and more.
β¦ Table of Contents
Cover
Title
Contents
Introduction
Getting started
Studio guidelines
Clay
Plaster
Cement and cement fondue
Polyester resin
Stone
Wood
Construction equipment
Making armatures
Making bases
Finishing materials
Techniques
Preliminary planning
Solid modeling
Hollow modeling
Surface modeling
Armatures
Modeling clay on an armature
Firing
Moldmaking
Casting
Direct modeling
Carving
Relief
Construction
Assemblage
Surface finishes
Bases
Themes
People
Animals
Nature
Objects
Composition
Surface texture
Relief
Glossary
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
K
L
M
P
R
S
T
U
W
Suppliers
Index
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
R
S
T
U
V
W
Credits
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