Bronze Casting: A Manual of Techniques (Manual of Techniques S)

This is a practical and comprehensive guide to the traditional craft of bronze casting. It describes how a sculpture is cast into bronze, following the example of a modelled head through the whole casting process. As well as demonstrating clay, wax and plaster modelling and their casting methods, it details many quick methods of making sculptures utilizing casting, modelling and construction techniques. The book includes ideas for making sculptures and three projects provide a step-by-step guide to making sculptures using the techniques covered in the book. This is a practical and comprehensive guide to the traditional craft of bronze casting. It describes how a sculpture is cast into bronze, and demonstrates clay, wax and plaster modelling and their casting methods. The book includes ideas for making sculptures as well as three projects.