A Guide to Modelling in Clay and Wax Or Sculptural Art Made Easy for Beginners - Scholar's Choice Edition

A Guide to Modelling in Clay and Wax Or Sculptural Art Made Easy for Beginners - Scholar's Choice Edition
Author: Morton Edwards
Publisher: Scholar's Choice
Total Pages: 68
Release: 2015-02-18
Genre:
ISBN: 9781297210297

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

A Guide to Modelling in Clay and Wax

A Guide to Modelling in Clay and Wax
Author: Morton Edwards
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
Total Pages: 63
Release: 2016-09-12
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1473356709

This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to modelling with clay and wax, including directions for bronze and silver chasing and embossing, carving in marble and alabaster, and moulding and casting in plaster of Paris. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Antiquity of Sculpture”, “Egyptian Art”, “Ancient Pottery”, “Rock Statues”, “Tinted Statuary”, “Sculpture Previous to the Great Exhibition of 1851”, “Photographs of Sculptures”, “Modelling by Ladies”, “Studio Appliances”, “Most Suitable Light”, “Necessary Tools &c.”, “The First Work”, “Mask on Face”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1879.

A Guide to Modeling in Clay and Wax and Terra Cotta

A Guide to Modeling in Clay and Wax and Terra Cotta
Author: Prof. Morton Edwards
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2018-09-30
Genre:
ISBN: 9781727680362

This special re-print edition of "A Guide to Modeling in Clay and Wax and Terra Cotta" by Prof. Morton Edwards is a historical guide to clay modeling, wax modeling, Bronze and Silver Embossing and Marble and Alabaster Carving. Written in 1879, this classic text provides insight into 19th century arts and crafts. A truly interesting read for those interested in pottery, wax modeling, repoussage, embossing and carving marble, and other materials. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.

Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay

Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay
Author: 3dtotal Publishing
Publisher: Beginner's Guide
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-04-04
Genre: Figure sculpture
ISBN: 9781909414402

Beginner's Guide to Sculpting Characters in Clay is a comprehensive guide to traditional sculpting tools, materials and techniques for beginners.

Modelling and Sculpture

Modelling and Sculpture
Author: Albert Toft
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 338
Release: 2012-12-04
Genre: Art
ISBN: 048614528X

"Give(s) in detail every process and method of the sculptor's craft with a fullness to be found in no other works." — Encyclopedia Britannica A student of the great Edouard Lanteri and a celebrated sculptor in his own right, Albert Toft created this manual to offer students every practical detail necessary for a complete knowledge of modeling and sculpture. Both professionals and amateurs will find Toft's experienced guidance a valuable help in surmounting difficulties and avoiding errors. Topics include: •Modelling a portrait bust •Casting •Modelling for terra-cotta, in relief, and for bronze •Modelling in clay as a prelude to working in stone and wood Thirty-six plates and eighty-two line illustrations enhance this manual, and a helpful glossary defines the most common terms.

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay

Creating Lifelike Figures in Polymer Clay
Author: Katherine Dewey
Publisher: Potter Craft
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2013-05-29
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0770434657

Katherine Dewey's expressive and elegantly detailed sculptures enchant all who see them. With the magical medium of polymer clay and this book, you can follow in her footsteps. Thorough instructions supported by more than 400 step-by-step color photos and 200 detailed drawings cover the entire process of sculpting realistic figures, from selecting clay and gathering essential tools to the basics of modeling the human figure, to incorporating poses, facial expressions, ethnic and gender subtleties, costumes, and painted finishing touches. Easy-to-read maps of the figure illustrate the landmarks of the body, while scale diagrams indicate the simple shapes hidden within the human form, as well as how to combine and model those shapes. For anyone who loves fantasy, romance, nature—or sophisticated crafting—this book is a must-have.