Encyclopedia of sculpture techniques

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Encyclopedia of sculpture techniques

John W. Mills

B. T. Batsford, 1990

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The encyclopaedia [i.e. encyclopedia] of sculpture techniques

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Description and Table of Contents

Volume

ISBN 9780713451337

Description

A compendium of sculpture techniques that acts both as a source of new information and a reference book for basic skills. Presented alphabetically, detailed explanations are given for a range of techniques, both the traditional and the more unusual.

Table of Contents

  • Casting from life
  • modelling in wax
  • welding
  • scaling up
  • sand box casting
  • piece moulding.
Volume

: [pbk.] ISBN 9780713471991

Description

A compendium of sculpture techniques that acts both as a source of new information and a reference book for basic skills. Presented alphabetically, detailed explanations are given for a range of techniques, both the traditional and the more unusual. The book covers the techniques of sculpting in clay, concrete, metal, plaster of Paris, resin and wax. Every aspect of sculpture is included from studio equipment and preparation of materials to the different techniques used for sculpting and creating surface finishes. The book is illustrated throughout with work by various sculptors.

Table of Contents

  • Casting from life
  • modelling in wax
  • welding
  • scaling up
  • sand box casting
  • piece moulding.

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  • NCID
    BB22517102
  • ISBN
    • 0713451335
    • 0713471999
  • Country Code
    uk
  • Title Language Code
    eng
  • Text Language Code
    eng
  • Place of Publication
    London
  • Pages/Volumes
    239 p.
  • Size
    26 cm
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