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Sculpting in Wire

by Cathy Miles
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This is the third book in the new 'Basics of sculpture' series, and will be in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are 6 projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. The projects start off by learning about wire and using simply pliers, and then how to incorporate other materials such as tin, feathers and wool. There are several case studies of projects looking at other artist's work (including Celia Smith and Rachel Ducker) so as to increase the variety of techniques and approaches. A small gallery at the end will also showcase work by a variety of makers in order to inspire the reader. This is the third book in the new 'Basics of sculpture' series, and will be in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are 6 projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. Cathy Miles is a wire sculptor who graduated from London Guildhall with an M.A. in Silversmithing, Jewellery and Allied Crafts, and who sells her work at many of the big Craft Fairs such as Origin. She exhibits at shows around the world, has won a NExt Move Award from the Crafts Council, and has taught workshops at Rugby art gallery and Museum as well as at the Oriel Davies Gallery and Liverpool Hope University. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Crafts and Metro newspaper. Clear and attractive step by step layout, aimed at beginners A simple sculptural material which can be used in a very basic way up to much more sophisticated methods Fun and creative projects, plus a gallery of work at the back will encourage and inspire the reader

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Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd

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  • ISBN: 9781408126202
  • Release date: February 15, 2011

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  • ISBN: 9781408126202
  • File size: 14835 KB
  • Release date: February 15, 2011

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Art Nonfiction

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English

This is the third book in the new 'Basics of sculpture' series, and will be in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are 6 projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. The projects start off by learning about wire and using simply pliers, and then how to incorporate other materials such as tin, feathers and wool. There are several case studies of projects looking at other artist's work (including Celia Smith and Rachel Ducker) so as to increase the variety of techniques and approaches. A small gallery at the end will also showcase work by a variety of makers in order to inspire the reader. This is the third book in the new 'Basics of sculpture' series, and will be in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are 6 projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. Cathy Miles is a wire sculptor who graduated from London Guildhall with an M.A. in Silversmithing, Jewellery and Allied Crafts, and who sells her work at many of the big Craft Fairs such as Origin. She exhibits at shows around the world, has won a NExt Move Award from the Crafts Council, and has taught workshops at Rugby art gallery and Museum as well as at the Oriel Davies Gallery and Liverpool Hope University. Her work has appeared in many magazines including Crafts and Metro newspaper. Clear and attractive step by step layout, aimed at beginners A simple sculptural material which can be used in a very basic way up to much more sophisticated methods Fun and creative projects, plus a gallery of work at the back will encourage and inspire the reader

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Art Nonfiction