From accelerators (the chemicals added to resins to speed up the hardening process) to workmate (a portable workbench popular in many studios), here is everything a sculptor needs to know! Written with the working sculptor in mind, this second edition of the key reference work now broadens its scope to include the latest information. As well as details on techniques (casting from life, welding, woodcarving, piece molding), there's information on a wide selection of materials, from bronze and concrete to polystyrene and glass. Hints on adapting tools and producing unusual finishes all furnish sculptors with greater versatility in their craft. Numerous photos of sculptors at work and famed sculptures, as well as diagrams of tools, both teach and inspire. Recipes--such as the one for mixing aggregates--and facts about setting, hardening, and curing times will prove invaluable. It's the definitive guide to studio practice! Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.