Sculpting Concrete Garden Ornaments

Author : T. J. Neil
Publisher : Schiffer Pub Limited
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Art
ISBN : 0764328751

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Sculpting Concrete Garden Ornaments by T. J. Neil Pdf

Learn all the steps necessary to create four whimsical, decorative concrete garden ornaments. With 177 clear color photos and informative text, readers discover the techniques for mixing concrete, creating wire armature frameworks, applying and detailing the concrete, and painting the piece once the concrete mix has set. \nFollowing T.J. Neils techniques, you will successfully complete a turtle planter, a gnome planter, a tree stump planter, and a working dolphin fountain. This book will be a joy for everyone who likes to work with their hands.

Author : Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher : Lark Books
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 1579903185

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Making Concrete Garden Ornaments by Sherri Warner Hunter Pdf

A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a birdbath, a Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

Author : Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher : Lark Books (NC)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Cement sculpture
ISBN : 1579901794

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Creating with Concrete by Sherri Warner Hunter Pdf

Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting, practical projects for the garden. And, best of all, it doesn't cost a lot of money or require special equipment; everything you need is right at the local home improvement center, ready and waiting. A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and then tailored them perfectly for low-tech surroundings and personal expression. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; take advantage of technical advances to develop lighter, stronger structures; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishment, craft Garden Critter Stepping Stones, a Trough Planter, Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and a jazzy border. Every one of the 25 projects will open up new creative horizons!

Author : Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 1579905854

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Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden by Sherri Warner Hunter Pdf

Sherri Hunter, author of the best-selling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. Because the simplest projects come first, beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Novices will have fun making the carved trough, sandcast bowl, and elegant relief panel. More sophisticated projects, including a decorative walkway and polished table, come next, and they'll bring charm to any outdoor space. More adventurous artists can unleash their creativity on a "Garden Guardian" sculpture or water feature. A Selection of the Crafters Choice and Homestyle Book Clubs.

Author : T. J. Neil
Publisher : Schiffer Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 0764327143

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Making Concrete Sculpture by T. J. Neil Pdf

T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. A list of required materials and sound advice for procuring and mixing concrete are provided. The wide variety of concrete sculpture subjects portrayed provide artists with inspiration for projects large and small. See fishermen, strong men, mermaids, alligators, dolphins, manatees, frogs, grizzly bears, whales, horses, panthers, cows, sharks, elephants, and even a ten-foot, five thousand pound dragon that hisses three-foot flames. are also shown. Concrete craftsmen will find this book an endless source of inspiration.

Author : Patsy Pittman Light
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 154 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Art
ISBN : 9781585446100

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Capturing Nature by Patsy Pittman Light Pdf

Over a period of some twenty years, Mexican-born artisan Dionicio Rodríguez created imaginative sculptures of reinforced concrete that imitated the natural forms and textures of trees and rocks. He worked in eight different states from 1924 through the early 1950s but spent much of his early career in San Antonio, where several of his creations have become beloved landmarks. More than a dozen of Rodríguez’s works have been included on the National Register of Historic Places. Patsy Pittman Light has spent a decade documenting the trabajo rústico (“rustic work”) of Rodríguez, along with its antecedents in Europe and Mexico, and the subsequent work of those Rodríguez trained in San Antonio. Rodríguez’s unique and unusual art will fascinate those new to it and delight those to whom it is familiar. San Antonio sites such as the bus stop on Broadway, the faux bois bridge in Brackenridge Park, and the “rocks” on the Miraflores Gate at the San Antonio Museum of Art, along with the Old Mill at T. R. Pugh Memorial Park in North Little Rock and Memorial Park Cemetery in Memphis, are just a few of the locations covered in this volume celebrating the life and work of a Latino artisan. Students and devotees of Texas and Southwestern art will welcome this book and its long-overdue appreciation of this artist. Additionally, this book will commend itself to those interested in Latino studies, art history, and folklore.

Author : Lynn Olson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1981
Category : Art
ISBN : UOM:39015053761667

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Sculpting with Cement by Lynn Olson Pdf

Published by Steelstone Press, 4607 Claussen Lane, Valparaiso, IN 46383, originally in 1981, and apparently reprinted (it's not clear whether with or without revisions) seven times since then. A clear and thorough guide to the use of cement as a sculpting medium, with photos of steps in the process and finished pieces. Annotation copyright by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Author : John Warkentin
Publisher : Becker Associates
Page : 363 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780919387607

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Creating Memory by John Warkentin Pdf

Toronto has over 600 public outdoor sculptures, works of art that provide a sense of the rich variety of life and work in the city, its peoples, cultures and aspirations. Interest in commissioning public sculpture began slowly in the nineteenth and early twentieth century, but increased rapidly after the 1950s.This is a book about the sculptures and how they disclose the city to itself. Creating Memory’s two introductory sections examine the factors behind this expansion over time and the changes in style as one generation of sculptors succeeded another. It looks at the reasons behind the changes as sculptures were conceived, sculpted and erected. More than 10 categories of sculptures are defined and discussed, including Founding the City, Natural Environment, Immigration, Ethnic Groups, Economic Activities, Disaster and Calamity, War And Conflict, Leaders, Ordinary Citizens, Community Life, and Works of the Imagination.

Author : Hester van Overbeek
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2022-05-10
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781800651487

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Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Planters by Hester van Overbeek Pdf

Create 33 stunning projects for your garden, for entertaining and for gifting – all using concrete. Follow Hester van Overbeek's simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. In Gardening & Outdoors you will find projects to add that extra spark to your garden, such as the Chevron planter and Hanging basket, or the Vertical garden and Recycled planters. To impress your guests, head to Food & Entertaining where you will find centrepieces such as the Fire bowl and Fruit bowl, or the Cake stand and Canopy with lights. Finally, there is Display & Gift, where you can find projects to delight your friends and loved ones such as the Two-tone decorative bowl or Wood and concrete bowl, along with the Patterned vase and Storage jar. In a simple and comprehensive techniques section you will find everything you need to know – what type of concrete to buy, how to use it and how to decorate it. With these projects and many more, you will be able to add that extra splash of flair to all corners of your home. First Published in 2017, this is a new edition.

Author : John W. Mills
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 44 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1968
Category : Sculpture
ISBN : LCCN:68009815

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Sculpture in Concrete by John W. Mills Pdf

Author : Ralph C. Davison
Publisher : New York : Munn
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 1909
Category : Concrete
ISBN : UOM:39015013743920

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Concrete Pottery and Garden Furniture by Ralph C. Davison Pdf

Author : Patsy Pittman Light
Publisher : Texas A&M University Press
Page : 152 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2014-12-04
Category : Art
ISBN : 1623492483

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Capturing Nature by Patsy Pittman Light Pdf

Mexican-born artisan Dionicio Rodríguez created imaginative outdoor sculptures of reinforced concrete that imitated the natural forms and textures of trees and rocks. He worked in eight different states from 1924 through the early 1950s but spent much of his early career in San Antonio, where sites such as the bus stop on Broadway and the faux bois bridge in Brackenridge Park have become landmarks. Those who appreciate landscape art and Texas and Southwestern art will welcome this book and its long-overdue appreciation of this artist

Author : Charles Sthreshley
Publisher : Schiffer Publishing
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Architecture
ISBN : 0764328735

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Creating Concrete Art Furniture by Charles Sthreshley Pdf

Concrete is a fascinating material in the hands of a creative person. The Direct Concrete Technique, illustrated in this book, empowers anyone to make furniture or sculpture by hand without molds or forms. The key to this method is the use of a steel armature covered with wires. With 296 vivid color photos and precise text, you can learn the steps necessary to use concrete as a fine art material to create innovative and imaginative furniture, from initial concept and the creation of the armature to the application of concrete and finishing the artwork. Bold and elegant designs of lightweight curvilinear elements can be fashioned with this method. The advantages of concrete and the direct technique are numerous, and the results are immediate and durable. Skills to make free-formed objects of concrete are easily mastered and creative opportunities abound throughout the process. A furniture gallery is provided for further inspiration.

Author : Dennis Kowal
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12-14
Category : Modeling
ISBN : 1453876170

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Sculpture Casting by Dennis Kowal Pdf

The studio edition of "CASTING SCULPTURE" explains in detail traditional and modern systems for mold making and casting. Demonstrations are clearly illustrated through 264 pages and 457 photographs with step-by-step procedures of various processes in metals, plastic, concrete, etc. In addition, finishing techniques, the making and use of tools and safety procedures are illustrated. Working methods by various artists will help the reader appreciate how others have solved many of the problems that arise in sculpture casting. This book in intended for the student and the professional artist/sculptor. Many examples of finished works give ample testimony to the validity of the casting method for contemporary sculpture. For over 50 years, author Dennis Kowal has contributed his working life to creating prototypes and human scale public sculptures. Lectures, exhibitions, family and fishing all contribute to that end. Alive is good!

Author : Dorothy M. Kosinski,Henry Moore,Julian Andrews,Anita Feldman Bennett,Museum of Fine Arts (Dallas, Tex.),Dallas Museum of Art,Gail Davitt,Elizabeth Ann Brown,Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco,David Cohen,National Gallery of Art (U.S.),Steven A. Nash,Harriet F. Senie,Alan G. Wilkinson
Publisher : Yale University Press
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2001-01-01
Category : Art
ISBN : 9780300089929

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Henry Moore, Sculpting the 20th Century by Dorothy M. Kosinski,Henry Moore,Julian Andrews,Anita Feldman Bennett,Museum of Fine Arts (Dallas, Tex.),Dallas Museum of Art,Gail Davitt,Elizabeth Ann Brown,Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco,David Cohen,National Gallery of Art (U.S.),Steven A. Nash,Harriet F. Senie,Alan G. Wilkinson Pdf

Henry Moore (1898-1986) is arguably one of the most famous and beloved sculptors of the twentieth century, yet in recent decades his work has fallen out of favor in the world of contemporary art criticism. This handsome book examines this intriguing contradiction and seeks to reassess Moore's crucial contribution to art of the last century. Looking at Moore's early engagements with primitivism, his 1930s dialogue with abstraction and surrealism, and his postwar interest in large-scale public sculpture, the authors show how the sculptor helped to define some of the most significant aspects of modernism. The authors also contextualize within the polemics of early modernism Moore's emphasis on direct carving instead of modeling and the necessary balance between abstraction and what he called the "psychological human element". Moore's early sculpture -- largely unfamiliar to the general public -- is given particular attention, enabling the reader to explore the evolution of thematic and formal elements in his work and his ongoing response to different materials. Photographs, some by Moore himself, of over 120 works, including plasters, maquettes, carvings, bronzes, and drawings, are featured, many of which are previously unpublished.