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Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden: Making Pots, Planters, Birdbaths, Sculpture & More (Hardcover)

by Sherri Warner Hunter (Author)
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Hunter introduces the fundamentals of concrete within the context of craft, familiarizing novices with the tools, equipment, mixing methods, and safety precautions used with the most common general-purpose cement, Portland Type I. She moves from a brief history to discussions of aggregates such as pea gravel and marble chips to mixing and finishing, woodworking, and metalworking. Starting with the basic mix, readers will find recipes for 21 varieties, and an initial project: casting a simple bowl. Hunter moves on to flexible molds and various core materials used to produce landscape statuary and concrete columns. The basics of cement carving are covered, as are techniques for texturing the surfaces of outdoor chairs and garden sculpture. Each of 25 projects, advancing from beginning to intermediate and advanced, is explained step-by-step, while color photographs of details and settings enhance the imaginative possibilities suggested in this valuable garden craft volume. Whitney Scott
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Sherri Hunter, author of the best-selling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. Because the simplest projects come first, beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Novices will have fun making the carved trough, sandcast bowl, and elegant relief panel. More sophisticated projects, including a decorative walkway and polished table, come next, and they'll bring charm to any outdoor space. More adventurous artists can unleash their creativity on a "Garden Guardian" sculpture or water feature. A Selection of the Crafters Choice and Homestyle Book Clubs.

Product Details

  • Hardcover: 176 pages
  • Publisher: Lark Books (May 1, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1579905854
  • ISBN-13: 978-1579905859
  • Product Dimensions: 10.1 x 8.8 x 1.1 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #10,982 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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59 of 62 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Thorough and Inspiring, March 13, 2006
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I am thrilled to have this book. I knew people were doing this type of work, and I have wanted to know how. Other books have provided bits & pieces, but Sherri's book is THOROUGH. Each time I came up with a question in my mind as I was reading, the answer would be on one of the next pages. After reading through her book, I feel confident and inspired to take on projects I had been afraid to tackle. She shows a wide variety of projects -- her instructions are CLEAR and easy to follow. I shared this with my sister (out of state) & her comment was, "I can't believe you let loose of this!" A truly inspiring book!
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70 of 77 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Both practical and beautiful..., October 23, 2005
I like this book because it has very detailed "how to" instructions to make concrete ornaments for your garden. The "how to" illustrations are very clear. The photographs of actual designs are beautiful.
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26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for Beginners to Experts, August 29, 2006
This has been one of the most enjoyable creative books I have purchased in a long time. I orginally got it for my business which is moving into concrete molding and casting. I knew my mom would thoroughly enjoy it and immediately bought and Amazon sent her the gift copy. She LOVES it too and has already played around with some of the ideas in her desert garden. So thinking about it...I decided to buy my own copy! Next summer I plan on doing several of the creative ideas in it, but with my own artistic twist. I can't wait!

So purchase a copy and get ready to play in concrete knowing all the details necessary to have a successful, artistic outcome!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pleased.
Excellent Book, good recipes and good instructions, It has a good reputation anyway as a top notch book, I agree, Would recommend.
Published 9 days ago by Kristen K. Cameron

4.0 out of 5 stars emphasis on the creative
This book is for the artisan working with concrete. It provides an excellent overview dealing with the basics of preparation, custom mixes, and casting and forming techniques... Read more
Published 3 months ago by John Maliga

1.0 out of 5 stars disappointed - instructions unclear
As a beginner in cement/concrete work, I found her books to lack the photo detail portion of the instructions. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Lisa M. Hines

5.0 out of 5 stars Who knew concrete could be fun!
I was looking for a book to teach me how to make hypertufa pots for the garden. This book not only does that, but it has all sorts of projects made out of concrete. Read more
Published 7 months ago by chaos

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Ideas
Nice book with lots of ideas and samples. Make something for your back yard and have fun at the same time. It is a cheap hobby! A bag of cement $3. Read more
Published 10 months ago by E. Vasiliou

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding instruction
I don't really care much at all for most of the modern concrete art in this book, but I still love this book for the ideas it gives me to make my own designs and also explains how... Read more
Published 11 months ago by silky69

5.0 out of 5 stars I love this book
This book contains many "recipes" for making concrete containers and concrete art. The book contains many full color photographs to guide you through each project step by step... Read more
Published 12 months ago by chaos

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspiring - full of helpful tips and recipies
This book is filled with inspiring ideas and recipes. I am excited to get started - Only problem is that it is always raining on the days I can work!
Published 14 months ago by April

4.0 out of 5 stars good second book...
Start with her first one, Making Concrete Garden Ornaments, then try this one to expand you skills. An excellent way to get a feel for this art form!
Published 17 months ago by W. E. Weems

5.0 out of 5 stars Exactly What I Was Looking For!!!
I can't say enough how thorough Ms. Warner-Hunter's books are - they are step-by-step, material suggested, inspirational, and illustrated (photographic)! Read more
Published 17 months ago by LoveArt

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