Sculpting in WireThis is the third book in the new 'Basics of Sculpture' series, and is in the same clear and informative step-by-step layout. Very much aimed at beginners, there are six projects of increasing difficulty, aiming to teach people how to sculpt in wire from the most basic starting point up through to soldering. The projects start off by learning about wire and using simply pliers, and then how to incorporate other materials such as tin, feathers and wool. Finally the last project includes the use of some simple silver soldering. Clear step-by-step images show the processes involved in every project. Images of fantastic sculptures in wire by contemporary artists are scattered throughout, showing everything from life-size figures to sheep, elephants and even hats. |
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1.2mm US gauge 5cm 2in aeroplane annealed steel wire Araldite glue beak bend the wire Bend wire bi-plane bind black annealed steel body bristles butterfly Cathy Miles cone and dish copper wire create diameter Dimensions drawing enamel paint excess wire Fairy Liquid fake flower fingers fishing fly flat flat-nose pliers gas torch gauge 16 gauge 21 gently squeeze gilding metal grip heat Hobbycraft household pliers jewellery tool suppliers length of 1.2mm length of wire long wire loose wire materials metal oval pair pallions Peter Stone Photo by Simon Photo courtesy piece position Rachel Ducker rectangle reverse-action tweezers right angles shape sheep side silver solder silver-soldered Simon Winnall small circle snipe-nose pliers soldering block soldering process spray paint sure tail teapot tin snips washer wing wire at right wire back wire ball wire circle wire cutters wire sculpture wire upwards wires touch zigzags