Overview
From accelerators (chemicals that speed up the hardening process) to workmate (a portable workbench popular in many studios), this key reference contains all a working sculptor needs to know! Not only does it include details on techniques, but if offers guidance on a wide selections of materials, from bronze and concrete to polystyrene and glass. Hints on adapting tools and producing unusual finishes all give sculptors greater versatility in their craft. And the recipes-including one for mixing aggregates-plus facts about setting, hardening, and curing times will prove invaluable. Numerous photos show sculptors at work, and showcase famous sculptures, and there are diagrams of tools. It's the definitive guide to studio practice.This authoritative and absorbing compendium of sculpture techniques explores the vast range of historical and contemporary three-dimensional art forms.
Synopsis
From accelerators (chemicals that speed up the hardening process) to workmate (a portable workbench popular in many studios), this key reference contains all a working sculptor needs to know! Not only does it include details on techniques, but if offers guidance on a wide selections of materials, from bronze and concrete to polystyrene and glass. Hints on adapting tools and producing unusual finishes all give sculptors greater versatility in their craft. And the recipes-including one for mixing aggregates-plus facts about setting, hardening, and curing times will prove invaluable. Numerous photos show sculptors at work, and showcase famous sculptures, and there are diagrams of tools. It's the definitive guide to studio practice.
Booknews
Mills (president of the Royal Society of British Sculptors) has gathered the important concepts, techniques, and materials together with many b&w photos of known works, alphabetized it, supplied a few cross-references, and given it the title Encyclopedia... It is not our idea of an encyclopedia: lacks an index and bibliographical citations. A good book, but not a good reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)