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Ceramics WorkBook
"Making Ceramic Sculpture Techniques" is an excellent "
how to" book for the beginning student.It provides you with basic good information about clay and how to different sculptures using different techniques.It is a good starting point.

Sculptors in other media will be inspired
As a sculpture student who has worked primarily in wood and plaster, I wasn't interested in this book as much for technique as for a photo gallery of contemporary sculpture.I was blown away.I will be taking ceramics in the future, and now I can hardly wait to get my hands on clay; I was fascinated by the different styles possible in this medium.Those coming from a ceramics background will have an entirely different appreciation for this book (I don't know anything about the techniques introduced, but the author made them seem very 'do-able').At any rate, it's a wonderful book to peruse, and stimulate that creative muse.

Making Ceramic Sculpture
A beautiful ceramic sculpture book... this book deals with handbuilding sculpture work.It is both for learning and looking, has several step by step projects you can follow along with and a gallery full of wonderful images in the back half of the book. There is also good information on finishing your ceramic work, and even talks about alternative finishes on clay such as oil paints, acrylics and experimenting with your finishes. ... Read more

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Disappointed
price reflects quality.... just doesn't make the mark.

missing basic information
I have some excellent Lark books on ceramics, but this book was a disappointment.There is no almost no discussion of the potentially serious health hazards of working with soapstone (rock dust, asbestos) and how to minimize risks.The project directions are somewhat repetitive.A more indepth discussion of the geology and history of soapstone would have been interesting.Information on sources of carving stone and tools would have been useful.

First Time Carver!
Well, after purchasing about 50 pounds of soapstone I thought to look for a book on the art of carving it to help me get started. This little book is packed with great info and ideas to help the "first time carver" with the basic how-to to get going. Good one to keep in your collection!

Great for giving the much needed basics steps of Sculpting.
This book helps to get you over the first time carvers jitters.I found it very informational, and got a lot of ideas. ... Read more

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Masatoshi is the last netsuke carver to belong to the great tradition of Japanese craftsmanship, belonging, that is, in all particulars but one - this book; for never before has a master carver described himself, his training and his approach to his work.

How does a carver choose his subjects? What influences his choice of materials? What tools does he use to carve with? How long does he spend polishing his work? Masatoshi shares his insights of a master carver, and more; he welcomes us into his realm of ghosts and goblins, owls and lizards, Kabuki heroes and Edo Period entertainers - all of them brought to life in the carver's descriptions of his own netsuke and in the carvings themselves, each one illustrated in color. ... Read more

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The Art of Netsuke Carving
There are good many photographies, description of different techniques, styles. This book is very helpful for any carvers!

Absolutely the finest reference book on the title subject!
This book captures both the beauty of ivory and the art form of Netsuke carving.The artist Masatoshi is a superb carver and the photgraphs of his works and others in this collection epitomize the "best of thebest" in the field of this unique Japanese art form.If you likeoriental art, this book is a must for the true collector.The book itselfis highly collectible, although the First Edition is impossible to find. ... Read more

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In a practical, yet personal, way Violet Stage explains the basic equipment needed (common things found around the house), the best kinds of stone to carve, and the anatomy of subjects. Personal anecdotes and her years of experience make this book a joy to read and easy to use for beginners. ... Read more

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book not worth paper
this book does not tell what equipment to use, where to find stone, hwo to carve different types of stone, nor how to carve stone at all.it is a waste of good paper and will not help anyone who wants to actually carve stone

Helpful but lacking!
Ok, to be fair, this little book is a good one for the utter novice who is looking to get started in the art of stone carving. I found it very helpful and her tips were sound and good. It sparked my creative side and also helped me with some early difficulties.I will keep mine as a reference book! Worth the price!

This is a unsubstantial,odd and disappointing book.
Stage's book is cheesy.It is 46 pages long, written in a jerky, disconnected, unfocussed style.She spends ten and a half pages on anatomy, offering helpful pointers such as "The forehead is the part of the face above the eyes [...]Carve the forehead to suit the subject being sculptured." Stage goes over various types of stone (alabaster,soapstone, turquoise, etc.) and briefly discusses technique and tools.But the information (excluding digressions) is really minimal and there are no addresses of suppliers._Rock sculpture: the joy of stone carving for beginners_ is very inexpensive, but I would recommend looking for a book less cheap and more useful. ... Read more

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This is a guide to the techniques and projects of eight prize-winning wildfowl carvers. It shows how to carve waterfowl from a single piece of wood and how to copy avian expressions and personality. Also included is a sample of competitions and exhibitions. ... Read more

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How to carve wildfowl book 2
This is an excellent book for anyone who is interested in carving or collecting wildfowl carvings.The book arrived within a few days and it was neatly and safely packaged to prevent damage.The book exceeded my expectations.

Excellent resource
I bought this book as a gift for my father, who has been carving decoys for many years and taking classes with some of the local experts around the Chesapeake Bay area.When he brought the book to class the instructor hadto borrow it for a week to read!It is not necessarily a book forbeginners, but if you are serious about the craft, it is a top notchreference book. ... Read more

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Fired clay
Good descriptions and pictures. Very sistematic and helpful; give me excelent idea how to start working with fired red clay.

good reference for beginner like myself...
This is an excellent reference for a beginner like myself trying to get a grip on what's involved. I was clueless and this book helped me understand why some of my sculptures were failing. I recommend it highly...

terracotta
A must have for anyone with any interest in sculturing the human body. The style is very easy to follow, with near piont by point tips. The technique allow you to move into other media such as the culinary arts of chocholate and butter molding.

This bookalong with the other Bruno Lucchesi take pride of place in my library and are constantly used as a "workshop" manual

Lucchesi at his best.
How do you compliment a master? There is none except "thank you."

In a real sense Bruno is a man that should have been born in another time. His sensitivity to the human figure and his love for fired earth is the stuff of a true Renaissance man. He captures the imagination and brings life out of clay.

What is most inspiring aspect of this Italian born sculptor is love to teach and share his skills, tips and tricks with other aspiring sculptors around the world. Sculptors like me. No studio library is complete with out all of his books and tapes.

Bruno works with slabs of clay smashed on the floor and then quickly forms them into layers of mass that are shaped into the maquette. His attention to proportion makes him the artist that others have sought to imitate, and none can completely duplicate.

Terracotta
This is a super book, very informative and easy to follow. It answered many questions I had, and introduced many new (to me) ideas. ... Read more

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A detailed guide to the techniques of woodcarving decoys, using one particular project, the goldeneye duck, to demonstrate the skills and procedures involved. Illustrations detail duck anatomy and feather group patterns. There are chapters on handtool and woodburning (texturing) techniques, and appendices give eye size and colouring of hundreds of birds. ... Read more

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Excellent bird carving book for the beginner to intermediate
Mr. Pearce takes readers through an informative discussion of the history of birdcarving and the selection of tools before embarking on the carving process itself. It is easy to read, quite informative, and very helpfulwith clearly outlined steps and pictures. Using primarily a knife andgouges, he takes the reader on a guided tour of how to utilize differentcuts and techniques to "release the bird from the wood". The lastpart of the book is dedicated to painting technique. Once mastered, thereader can purchase the second book in the series which goes over advancedideas. ... Read more

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The first comprehensive book for carvers of aquatic animals! It includes practical tips for carvers as well as the anatomic and behavioral information vital to their search for realism. Detailed drawings, patterns, and photographs of the animals in their natural environments fill the book. In addition, examples of Howards wood sculpture are offered as models and inspirations. This book will inspire you to create your own original designs. Included are the Great White Shark, the Tiger Shark, the Manta Ray, the Spotted Eagle Ray, the Loggerhead Sea Turtle, the American Alligator, the Great Sperm Whale, the Orca, the Bottlenose Dolphin, the West Indian Manatee, and the Humpback. In addition to general carving considerations, there are special carving/sculpting suggestions for each of animals. For the Humpback Whale, detailed photographs and captions document each step of the sculpting. These can be readily adapted to other subjects. ... Read more

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Experience has confirmed John Mill's belief that modelling, and the necessary technical aspects that accompany this skill, must be taught. This book provides all the necessary information and instruction for a student of sculpture to master the technique of casting. After defining casting, Mills goes on to describe and explain the individual techniques used with plaster of Paris, plastics, clay, wax and sand, and metals. Large, clear diagrams and specially prepared practical photographs clarify the detailed instructions. As well as covering all the basic techniques of preparing the materials, making the moulds, and removing the finished sculpture, this book provides many tips throughout, from how to ensure the sculpture is sufficiently reinforced to making tools cheaply and effectively in your own studio. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide to the techniques of woodcarving, this book is aimed at all woodcarvers of beginner, intermediate or advanced standard. A detailed coverage of woods is followed by notes on tools, workbenches and design. The various types of relief carving are described, with examples, and the book looks at sculpture carving, upright and reclining forms and more complex, intricate carvings for advanced students. The important skill of finishing the carving is dealt with in depth, and useful sections look at power tools and workshop safety. ... Read more

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Scenic relief carving is the art of bringing life and depth to a carving that is essentially two dimensional. In the traditional carving of Germany this is an exquisite and beautiful technique, and now Georg Keilhofer, a master woodcarver, shares it with his readers and students. Step-by-step he takes the reader through the carving of a plaque depicting a deer running through the forest. The difficulties and challenges of relief carving and techniques for handling them are explained. Everything is illustrated with full color photographs. This is Georg's second book. His first, Basic Relief Carving, has met with critical and popular success. This new book will take the reader further into the art of traditional wood-carving. ... Read more

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Teddy bears have wonderful effects on people. Even the most hard-nosed pragmatist is moved to cuddle these bundles of fluff. With her great eye for character and her elegant simplicity of carving, Kelley Stadelman captures the spirit of the teddy bear in this step-by-step guide to carving. With color photographs illustrating each phase, from laying out the blank to painting and antiquing the finished product, the carver will enjoy transforming a block of wood into a lovable bear. One project, the "Teddy Bear Boy," is carved completely for the book. In addition there are patterns for other bears, with a gallery to show the finished creations. This is a great book for carvers of all ages. ... Read more

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Starting with the basic techniques, this book then moves on to projects with are modern, varied and easy to make. It uses traditional materials and techniques, but also introduces crafters to materials like lead and foi, and techniques like beading and etching. Readers can create frames, mirror, candleholders, vases, sun-catchers, napkin holders and lighting peaces. Pattern templates are included. ... Read more

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Al Streetman goes west with a new carving and pattern book. This time he shares the secrets of carving the western gunfighter, and provides the carver with 25 creative patterns...enough for the O.K. Corral and more! Concise instruc-tions take the carver step-by-step through the project, from laying out the pattern to painting the finished work. The book is designed to be used by carvers of all levels, from novice to advanced. The results are delightful figures of which the artist will be proud. This book follows two other well-received carving books by Al Streetman, 41 Santa Patterns for Carvers and 25 Uncle Sam Patterns for Carvers. ... Read more

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gunfighter notes
This book was writen for those carvers who can't get enough cowboy patterns to fill their needs. One gunfighter is carved and painted in step-by-step detail, and patterns are provided for 24 more, using the sametechniques as those presented in the photo project. ... Read more

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This is an exploration of the many possible ways of conditioning, shaping, curing and mixing colours of polymer clay. This book includes practical advice on choosing the brand of clay and the most suitable tools, a guide to appropriate glues and how to use them, and tips on storing polymer clay. Ten step-by-step projects are included, ranging from simple to advanced.Amazon.com Review
With half of the text devoted to thorough coverage of the basics, this guide provides an excellent introduction to an increasingly popular medium. Polymer clay is readily available and easy to work with, but must first be prepared properly. New Ways explains everything from conditioning to adding texture to working with various tools to baking procedures. The second half offers 10 step-by-step projects, including boxes, picture frames, jar lids, and a variety of ornaments. ... Read more

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good as a resource, not good as a project book
I was a bit disappointed in this book.This book showed some very nice projects, however, often only one item from the multi-itemed pictures was actually detailed in the book.So, if you flip through this book and think you're getting instructions on all the beautifully detailed projects that are pictured,- beware.It is usually the simplest item in the picture that actually has instructions included.For example:A beautifully elaborate "candy box" is shown with faux chocolates.The instructions for the box are not included, just the directions on how to push the brown PC into a candy mold to make the candies...
However, the author did a very thorough job of explaining the different types of PC on the market and detailing the properties and strengths of each.I do believe this is a valuable reference for all levels of PC artists.Her discussion on glues was also helpful.For this information, I have given the book 3 stars, but I think people should be aware of what they're buying.

Very disappointing book
I was eagerly waiting for this book to learn more techniques. 1/2 of the book is just explaining where polymer clay comes from and then jumps to projects that are not relative to what you just read. I don't recommended at all. Not even for beginners.

Exactly what I was looking for!
I am relatively new to polymer clays and was feeling abit overwhelmed not knowing what to do next.This book caught my eye after having looked at several books that were just abit too 'newbie'.Kris Richads bridged that gap between 'newbie' and what the heck do I do now phase with this well written book:)The basics section in part one was more than just basics, which was exactly what I was looking for and the projects in part two are simple but could be modified to the intermediate/semi-advanced with ease:):)All around great book and worth every red-cent:)

Disappointing
I was VERY disappointed with this book.This is for beginners.The title claims the techniques are new and it's the 'next generation.'Okay, so it's a few years old--but everthing in it has been written about before this came out.Directions are not complete.Ornaments are 'cutesy.'Get the Weekend Crafter book if you want good projects to learn techniques.

A must have for your Polymer Clay Library!
As a Polymer Clay artist and a person who tries to help many other people in real life and on the internet learn more and more about Polymer Clay, Kris Richards Book "New Ways with Polymer Clay" is on my SHORTLIST, of must have books for the PC beginner! If you have a question, youwill get an answer from this book! Kris Richards has been writing aboutPolymer Clay for many years and all of her books give you a wonderful basisto build your knowledge of this incredible medium! ... Read more

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An overview of woodcarving, taken from the Guild of Master Craftsmen's "Woodcarving" magazine. The book covers different styles and interpretations and is illustrated in colour. ... Read more

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Upland Game Bird Carving displays all the talent and creativity of Rosalyn Daisey and makes it available to other carvers. In easy to follow, step-by-step instructions and illustrations, the reader will be able to learn the methods of creating these fine and beautiful sculptures. Beginning with accurately detailed plans, the techniques of carving, texturing, painting and mounting are explained with exquisite photographs and drawings. The book includes five carving projects. The male mourning dove is a particularly fun project, not only because the bird has opened wings but also because it is lighted from within the branch of the piece. Its base is a sculpted shadow of the bird in flight. A perched dove, a female, is one of Rosalyn's favorites because of the elegance of the dove itself. The complexity of the female woodcock project is balanced with the simplistic cuteness of the chick project. And the challenging bobwhite quail is intriguing because of its interesting feather patterns. The illustrations, carving directions and explanations, and the photographs are five conclusive seminars in tangible form. The complete instructions will lead the reader through all five Upland Game Bird Carving projects. ... Read more

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This video gives step-by-step instructions on how to master the techniques required to turn both decorative and functional bowls with the minimum of tools and expense. The video features: basic cuts and deep fluted gouges; natural and bark-edged bowls; dry and green wood; why green wood does not crack; power sanding and finishing; common problems and how to solve them; and sharpening. ... Read more