Watson-Guptill From Clay To Bronze: A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture From Clay To Bronze: A Studio Guide to Figurative Sculpture

From Clay to Bronze demystifies the complex art of creating figure sculptures in bronze, going beyond theory straight to hands-on practice. Starting with the basics such as how to choose the right type of clay, author Tuck Langland provides step-by-step guidelines for beginning a figure or portrait study, building an armature, modeling the clay sculpture, and enlarging it to any size. You will then learn how to create a mold to cast the sculpture in wax, pour the molten bronze, and finesse the final bronze sculpture. Each chapter is packed with information on alternative methods and materials, safety tips, and detailed instructions that take the guesswork out of everything from buying a kiln to preserving and mounting your sculpture. Also provided are discussions on choosing and working with a foundry, pricing your sculpture, getting commissions, entering shows and competitions, and much more. Paperback, 300 black-and-white and 38 color illustrations, 240 pages.ISBN:823006387. WATSON-GUPTILL