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Making Concrete Garden Ornaments

by Sherrie Warn Hunter

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Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting garden projects. And it doesn't cost a lot or require special equipment; everything you need is right at the local home improvement center. A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them perfectly for low-tech surroundings and personal expression. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; take advantage of technical advances to develop lighter, stronger structures; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft Garden Critter Stepping Stones, a Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and a jazzy border. Every project will open up new creative horizons!

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A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds, form over armatures, model or carve with concrete, and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.
A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a Birdbath, a Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

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The only comprehensive book available on this craft. Originally published in hardback as 'Creating with Concrete'.

Synopsis:

A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds; form over armatures; model or carve with concrete; and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics, embedded objects, incising, and coloring. For dazzling outdoor embellishments, craft a Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

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Excellent introduction into sculpting with concrete, cement and even a little hypertufa, followed by several useful, fun projects to practice with. Spans the topic from fine art to crafts for one and all.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9781579903183
Author:
Hunter, Sherri
Publisher:
Lark Books (NC)
Author:
Warner Hunter, Sherri
Author:
Hunter, Sherri
Author:
Warner-Hunter, Sherri
Location:
New York
Subject:
Outdoor & Recreational Areas
Subject:
Garden Furnishings
Subject:
Garden ornaments and furniture
Subject:
Concrete
Subject:
Do-It-Yourself - Masonry
Subject:
Outdoor & Recreational Areas - General
Series Volume:
no. 93
Publication Date:
May 2002
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Yes
Pages:
144
Dimensions:
996x850x43 124

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