Book Description
Going beyond theory straight to hands-on practice, this studio workbook is devoted to the creation of a large, realistic bronze figure, from initial studies through the complex processes of enlarging, modeling, molding, casting, and finishing. First the book deals with preparing the clay, building the armature, developing the figure study, and enlarging it. Then casting is explored, plaster waste, flexible molds, systems of lost-wax casting, metal chasing, welding, mounting, and patinas. Tips on the maintenance and restoration of bronze sculpture are included.
From Clay to Bronze: A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture FROM THE PUBLISHER
Going beyond theory straight to hands-on practice, this studio workbook is devoted to the creation of a large, realistic bronze figure, from initial studies through the complex processes of enlarging, modeling, molding, casting, and finishing.
First the book deals with preparing the clay, building the armature, developing the figure study, and enlarging it. Then casting is explored, plaster waste, flexible molds. systems of lost-wax casting, metal chasing, welding, mounting, and patinas. Tips on the maintenance and restoration of bronze sculpture are included.
SYNOPSIS
Langland (sculpture, Indiana U.) explains the steps in creating a bronze cast sculpture. Beginning with selecting the proper materials and building armatures, he discusses such topics as enlarging, alternatives to casting, mounting, and patinas. The major technique presented is lost wax casting, in which a wax model is covered with clay and then fired, thus hardening the clay mold while simultaneously divesting the mold of wax. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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