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Part of the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series. Sculpting in Stone aims to give the beginner a thorough grounding and knowledge of this ancient craft. It introduces the novice to the basics, looking at the various types of rock (everything from sandstone to marble) and their suitability for specific projects, examining the specific tools needed, their purpose and uses, and discusses creating a safe and suitable environment to work in. The projects are well illustrated and each one introduces specific skills, such as using tools correctly, texturing the surface, drawing the outline of the sculpture, gauging the depth of the relief to be carved, carving letters, or how to cut away large volumes of stone. The projects cover how to carve an inscription, and a Celtic knot and then work up to 3D forms both formal and freehand. It also covers the use of adhesives with stone and how to carry out small repairs. This book is the complete guide to getting started in stone carving.
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John Valentine was trained as a mason and has since worked as an estimator/surveyor for a number of stone masonry companies. He currently runs his own company. He is also the author of two other books.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Having bought this book I found that the review given above seems to suggest that this book has more depth than it actually does. The first half of the book contains general theoretical knowledge such as on sedimentary, metamorphic rock, etc. The descriptive element then increasingly dwindles towards the end of the book where photos become more dominant. This book really needs to be more than 1/2 cm thick to justify the price and contain the level of depth needed. In places this book appears to be vague in its description on the process of the carving projects it is attempting to explain. Still, not without interesting snippets of information here and there and an interesting view of some carving projests. Overall, worth a look if book can be obtained at cheap enough a price.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
This 96 page larger format paperback forms part of a new series aimed at giving the beginner a thorough grounding in stone carving. It's something I have always had a wish to have a go at. To take a shapeless piece of stone and make it into a recognisable form.
The author, John Valentine trained as a mason. This book begins with a geology of carving stones, laying out the basic characteristics of stone used for carving. If you are a masochist, you'll opt to work with granite. Advice is given on where and how to work and what equipment is needed. Having armed yourself with the basic equipment and a dust mask, you are ready to get started.
The insider's knowledge is worthwhile. John explains the rudimentary basics very well, with easy style. The book gives an excellent grounding in techniques for flat and 3-D work. There are just four projects in all - a few more would have been most welcome. The projects consist of a celtic knot pattern, which is very decorative; an inscription; a voluptuous rounded carving and a formal 3-D carving. Useful information also includes how to repair carvings and how to hang a carving. There is a small gallery of carvers' work including the fabulous flowers by Judith Tucker that appear on the cover of the book but do note that this is not one of the projects in the book. An excellent beginner's guide for the budding sculptor.
The author, John Valentine trained as a mason. This book begins with a geology of carving stones, laying out the basic characteristics of stone used for carving. If you are a masochist, you'll opt to work with granite. Advice is given on where and how to work and what equipment is needed. Having armed yourself with the basic equipment and a dust mask, you are ready to get started.
The insider's knowledge is worthwhile. John explains the rudimentary basics very well, with easy style. The book gives an excellent grounding in techniques for flat and 3-D work. There are just four projects in all - a few more would have been most welcome. The projects consist of a celtic knot pattern, which is very decorative; an inscription; a voluptuous rounded carving and a formal 3-D carving. Useful information also includes how to repair carvings and how to hang a carving. There is a small gallery of carvers' work including the fabulous flowers by Judith Tucker that appear on the cover of the book but do note that this is not one of the projects in the book. An excellent beginner's guide for the budding sculptor.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
An interesting read for the newcomer to the art of stone sculpting, but perhaps tries to cover too much in a slim volume of 96 pages - the first 26 of which describe only the geology of stone and the stone industry. The reader is not "Getting Started" until page 27. However, from then on some useful basic equipment, techniques and examples are described.
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