Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture
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"Expands on the original work that first introduced artists and artisans to the materials, tools and techniques used to create original wax models for jewelry - both fine pieces and costume jewelry.... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:0801968968
ISBN13:9780801968969
Release Date:January 1981
Publisher:Chilton Book Company
Length:261 Pages
Weight:1.78 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 7.4" x 10.3"
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Art Arts, Music & Photography Crafts Crafts & Hobbies Crafts & Hobbies Jewelry & BeadworkCustomer Reviews
5 ratings
Thinking out of the square
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This book has paid for itself already, even though I haven't yet read every page! I did learn how to design and carve jewellery in wax, but our syllabus only allowed (literally) enough time to barely scratch the surface of what is possible. Having set myself the task of carving a complex freeform mermaid, I had been struggling with her wild, fine, seaweedy hair. Thanks to Lawrence Kallenberg's book, several new items have joined my arsenal of wax carving tools - and they didn't cost a cent because I already had them. I just hadn't thought of using them on wax. And my head is spinning with new ideas for larger pieces using the sculpture techniques he suggests and describes so well. This is a book that is meant to be read, and read thoroughly, rather than as a ready bench reference, and at times, it is slightly heavy going, but with that said, it's a well worth while addition to my library.
Excellent value
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 15 years ago
This is indeed and excellent book for anyone who is interested in wax carving, especially for those who are commencing work or hobby in lost wax casting. It is informative and describes the various process in good detail, also providing projects in each chapter to assist the student to familiarize themselves in the carving technic.
Modeling in Wax for Jewelry and Sculpture (Jewelry Crafts)
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
Informative book with many photographic examples of the instructions. I enjoyed putting some of the methods into practice. Was well laid out with a broad choosing of projects. A good intro to medium level instruction book.
A very good foundation book
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
I wish I had this book when I first started to sculpt figures in wax. I would have saved myself a lot of time and agrivation. I would have also saved myself quite a bit of money by using good tequniques, and in that respect alone this book would pay for itself. If you are just getting into wax sculpture, this book would lay a very strong foundation from which to build your skills.
Learned more than in 6 months apprenticeship
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
I got this book after making jewelry for 3 years and lost wax casting for 6 months. Boy, did I learn a lot! The projects are truly outstanding. They show a wide variety of techniques and styles. Try each one even if it's not a style you're really big on - I did and found neat ways to do things I wanted to do that I hadn't managed before. I require this as a text for all my apprentices who do casting.
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