The Sculptor's Bible: The All-media Reference To Surface Effects And How To Achieve Them [Hardcover]

John Plowman (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 15, 2005

This handy full-color reference guides sculptors through enhancing any sculpture with dramatic surface effects and finishes. The Sculptor's Bible covers everything from selecting surfaces, carving wood and modeling clay to utilizing various surface techniques to create stunning pieces.

More than 400 detailed color photos demonstrate techniques and surfaces, while introduction sections provide background about various surfaces including stone, wood, cement and more. Sculptors of all experience levels will benefit from the instruction outline (tools used, preparation steps, materials needed and step-by-step treatment procedure) included for each style of treatment. Plus, artists get valuable safety tips, an introduction to materials and tools, and a photo gallery of inspirational works!

-More than 400 color photos explain techniques, guide sculptors in surface selection and inspire artists in their work

-Step-by-step instructions cover materials, tools and method for easy use by sculptors of any skill level

-Features instructions for working with clay, wood, metal, cement, stone and more

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About the Author

John Plowman is a sculptor who has exhibited widely in Europe. He currently lectures in Sculpture at London's Morley College and is the author of two previous books on sculpting. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (April 15, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0896891941
• ISBN-13: 978-0896891944
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.3 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,001,119 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good reference but far from a bible..., October 27, 2008

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Karl Denton (Commerce Twp., MI United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sculptor's Bible: The All-media Reference To Surface Effects And How To Achieve Them (Hardcover)

I was disappointed in this because I thought it would be a complete reference for sculpting. All it really is, is a reference of textures and materials. No real meat with regard to sculpting. I would recommend this only as a reference and only after many other books are purchased that are more through on sculpting.

This is far from being a "Bible" of anything.

5.0 out of 5 stars great resource, October 30, 2010

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Cynthia Jolly Jeff Jolly - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sculptor's Bible: The All-media Reference To Surface Effects And How To Achieve Them (Hardcover)

This book has a lot of great ideas and does a great job at systematically evaluating different techniques and finishes.