Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques: A Comprehensive Visual Guide to Traditional and Contemporary Techniques

by John Plowman

Paperback: 176 pages
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Co. (2003)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1-4027-0394-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-4027-0394-2
Dimensions: 8.75" x 8.75" x 0.5"
Shipping Weight: 1.35 lbs.

Learn sculpting while creating extraordinary three-dimensional forms. Not only will you become experienced at carving and modeling, using the traditional techniques, but you'll also learn to use new methods and materials to greatly expand the range of possibilities available to you.

From bases to assemblages, you'll quickly become familiar with the basics that are integral to the most common forms of sculpture. Casting enables you to make copies of a sculpture, while construction methods involve joining parts together, such as gluing. Practice the techniques as you craft projects, including an abstract papier mâché sculpture, a modeled portrait head, a plaster relief featuring simple geometric shapes, and a gas-welded bird.

Bonus: Look over the shoulders of experienced artists as they explain the methods used.