Introduction To Soapstone Sculpting

Author : Lynn A. Bartlett
Publisher : Schiffer Craft
ISBN 13 : 9780764337819
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Soapstone Sculpting written by Lynn A. Bartlett and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2011 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the art of sculpting soapstone. The softness of the material makes it easy to work with using basic, simple tools. Soapstone also produces beautiful colorful results when polished. Carve a rabbit or a snail. Sculpt a flower, a heart, or a butterfly. Make a bowl. With 737 color images, patterns to guide you, and step-by-step directions, sculptors of any age and skill level can easily accomplish these 11 fun projects. Chapters include sculpting techniques, how to select the right piece of soapstone, and tips on how to handle bruising and chipping of the stone. Artists of all trades, especially woodworkers, will be enamored with this art form once they see how easy it is.

Author : Dj Garrity
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780989461450
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Introduction to Stone Carving written by Dj Garrity and published by . This book was released on 2020-11-11 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Human faces are carved in surprising ways into Garrity's work, suggesting the threads that connect myth, past and present, and even forces of nature." (c)2000 Boston Neighborhood News 'Introduction to Stone Carving, ' is a step by step illustrated guide to the art of direct stone sculpture by award winning artist, DJ Garrity. Developed during his tenure as Sculptor-In-Residence of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, the artist introduces the 'process aesthetic, ' a subtle approach that allows a likeness and essence of personality to emerge from within the ancient patina and natural contours of stone. The techniques and illustrations presented are derived from a sculpture created by the artist at The Berry Botanic Garden of Portland, Oregon, and serve as a creative template for workshops and seminars at botanic gardens, museums and art associations across America and Ireland.

Author : John Valentine
Publisher : A&C Black
ISBN 13 : 9780713676587
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.82/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sculpting in Stone written by John Valentine and published by A&C Black. This book was released on 2007-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Part of the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series. Sculpting in Stone aims to give the beginner a thorough grounding and knowledge of this ancient craft. It introduces the novice to the basics, looking at the various types of rock (everything from sandstone to marble) and their suitability for specific projects, examining the specific tools needed, their purpose and uses, and discusses creating a safe and suitable environment to work in. The projects are well illustrated and each one introduces specific skills, such as using tools correctly, texturing the surface, drawing the outline of the sculpture, gauging the depth of the relief to be carved, carving letters, or how to cut away large volumes of stone. The projects cover how to carve an inscription, and a Celtic knot and then work up to 3D forms both formal and freehand. It also covers the use of adhesives with stone and how to carry out small repairs. This book is the complete guide to getting started in stone carving.

Author : Laurence Broderick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780854586264
Total Pages : 21 pages
Book Rating : 4.61/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Soapstone Carving written by Laurence Broderick and published by . This book was released on 1977 with total page 21 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Paul Cummings
Publisher : Tree Gallery
ISBN 13 : 9780962462009
Total Pages : 76 pages
Book Rating : 4.04/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Sculpture in Stone written by Paul Cummings and published by Tree Gallery. This book was released on 1989-04-01 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a complete "how to" guide to sculpting in soft stone (Alabaster & soapstone). The author begins with a detailed yet comprehensive introduction to carving tools & the wide variety of stones available. The author then leads the reader through the total process of soft stone sculpting. The various steps involved in roughing out, shaping, & finishing are illustrated & thoroughly explained in this inexpensive volume. Three-dimensional design principles are introduced & many photographic examples are provided to aid the beginner. This book is designed as a basic textbook for beginning sculpture classes, & is a must for every sculptor. Paul Cummings is a long-time sculptor & instructor & his work is represented in many private collections.

Author : Milt Liebson
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
ISBN 13 : 9780764312243
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.43/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Direct Stone Sculpture written by Milt Liebson and published by Schiffer Pub Limited. This book was released on 2001 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Here is your guide through the hands-on experience of sculpting in stone. Hundreds of photos of the progressive process and finished works by famous sculptors will inspire your own work. The types of stone and use of basic hand-sculpting tools are presented along with the use of power tools, methods of lamination, repair, and the business side of stone sculpture. Express your creativity in this ageless medium. This expanded edition includes 47 new pictures, updated stone-working techniques, and a gallery of students' work.

Author : Stephen C. Norton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927343005
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaping Stone, Volume One written by Stephen C. Norton and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Julia S. Ardery
Publisher : UNC Press Books
ISBN 13 : 9780807847008
Total Pages : 380 pages
Book Rating : 4.03/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Temptation written by Julia S. Ardery and published by UNC Press Books. This book was released on 1998 with total page 380 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Why, beginning in the late 1960s, did expressive objects made by poor people come to be regarded as "twentieth-century folk art," increasingly sought after by the middle class and the wealthy? Julia Ardery explores that question through the life story of

Author : Stephen C Norton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781927343395
Total Pages : 116 pages
Book Rating : 4.99/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Shaping Stone Volume Two written by Stephen C Norton and published by . This book was released on 2013-04 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Volume Two picks up where Volume One ended, guiding you easily and seamlessly into the more advanced tools and techniques of soapstone carving. I would like to thank all of the people who bought the first book, as your comments and questions assisted in developing the contents of this book. In the first book I took a single project, from rough stone to finished piece. In this book, I will do several different projects, each highlighting the use of a new tool or technique. This means you'll get exposure to a much wider variety of techniques and styles that can be applied to soapstone. As with the first book, I will guide you through the techniques, and processes in easy-to-follow steps. There is nothing difficult or hard to learn about carving a finished piece. I do suggest reading through the entire book before you start working on your stone, so you get a feel for the new techniques. Hopefully you will find tools and techniques here to inspire you to new creations. I've included photos of a variety of the finished pieces including those done specifically for this book, so you can get an idea of the range of images and techniques that are possible. You can do everything in this book with only a few tools, so the investment is not onerous. The basic tools can be purchased for thirty to forty dollars. The more advanced tools are also reasonably priced. The stone is reasonably easy to acquire and relatively inexpensive, usually no more than two to three dollars per pound. If there's no rock shop in your town, good quality stone can be ordered on-line via the Internet. I've chosen to make this book more pictorial than wordy. I'm a firm believer that a picture speaks a thousand words, so I've tried to show, and only talked enough to lead you into what the picture depicts. I've also chosen the size of the book so I can fit in lots of pictures, while keeping the pictures big enough that you can see the detail shown without needing a magnifying glass. At several points through-out the book, I point you to on-line videos so you can see the process in motion. Lastly, I've focused on showing you advanced techniques and carving methods, based on the assumption that you've had some experience with carving soapstone. Thank you for buying my book. I hope you find it helpful on your continuing journey into soapstone carving. Sound interesting? Well, if you haven't already done so, buy the book. Pick up a few tools if you don't already have them at home. Buy a chunk or two of soapstone, follow along with the book and let's start carving.

Author : Marion I. Arnold
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.88/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Zimbabwean Stone Sculpture written by Marion I. Arnold and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: