Synopses & Reviews
While the craft of plaster-casting dates back at least 3000 years, it's enjoying a revival as an innovative and contemporary art form. This fully-illustrated book is the perfect introduction to this inexpensive and easy-to-use medium. It includes a variety of techniques, each clearly explained in photographic step-by-step sequences. It also offers advice and guidance on a host of finishing techniques - from painting and gilding, to weathering and varnishing. Craft Workshop: Plaster includes ornamental as well as practical designs, such as shells, masks, candleholders and frames. It is thus an essential book for anybody with an interest in learning how to manipulate this inspirational material.