Provides a comprehensive introduction to every aspect of the craft, with a wide range of techniques, stunning projects to make, and beauty shots of every item.
Mouldmaking and Casting is a technical manual of the many techniques of this ancient craft and art form. With step-by-step illustrations, it explains the materials required and the processes involved to create reproductions of a range of pieces. The book covers traditional techniques as well as today's more advanced technical methods.
For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work-and this newly revised, now in color edition of Andrew Martin's classic is the definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It's overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips. A thorough introduction addresses materials and tools, and presents Martin's simple, unique template method for making clay prototypes. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles, bowls, and platters, or multi-piece molds for more complex forms. An extensive overview covers slip formulation, while offering highly desired slip recipes for low-, mid-, and high-fire clay bodies. This will be the standard reference in every ceramist's library.
Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia is a resource for anyone with an interest in plastic materials and processes, from seasoned professionals to laypeople. Arranged in alphabetical order, it clearly explains all of the materials and processes as well as their major application areas and usages. Plastics Materials and Processes: A Concise Encyclopedia: Discusses and describes applications and practical uses of the materials and processes. Clear definitions and sufficient depth to satisfy the information seekers needs
"An examination of traditional and modern casting procedures supplemented by photographs and examples of works by modern artists." -- Amazon.com viewed December 11, 2020.
Whether it’s a four-leaf clover, beautiful blooms from a wedding bouquet, or something your child found for you in nature, sentimental projects abound in this complete guide to making resin crafts that includes 18 fun and beginner-friendly projects. Clear resin crafting is the perfect way for anyone to make gorgeous jewelry and keepsakes from memorable moments. From a ring dish and a photo frame to wood coasters, jewelry, home decor, and more, learn everything you need to know to make epoxy resin art, how to preserve flowers, bugs, feathers, shells, and other natural treasures, and so much more!
Featuring exquisite photos of more than 800 contemporary and historic works, this first-of-its-kind book reveals how the process of casting--pouring material into a mold--has transformed our world through its history and omnipresence. In these image-rich pages, craft, fine art, design, and everyday objects offer us perspectives on casting's unique possibilities, its place in history, and its role in contemporary object creation. Comprehensive and insightful, the book includes writings on casting as it relates to Art History (by Suzanne Ramljak), Large-Scale Metal (by Joseph Becherer), Ceramics (by Ezra Shales), Glass (by Susie J. Silbert), Jewelry (by Jen Townsend), and Alternative Materials (by Elaine A. King). A multi-disciplinary approach--including everything from traditional lost wax casting in non-ferrous metals to casting rubber, glass, porcelain, plaster, and some very unexpected materials--makes this an essential resource for artists, craftspeople, historians, designers, and everyone interested in the objects that populate our world.
A collection of over sixty informative articles on the business of art, sculpting, life casting, equipment and modeling that have appeared in the Art Casting Journal, Sculpture Journal and the ArtMolds Journal from the years 2003 to 2014