Plaster Studio: Mixed-Media Techniques for Painting, Casting and Carving

Return to the originof the earth and discovera new way of playing in the mud.

Raw, friendly and easily altered, plaster is perhaps the most versatile art medium you have yet to encounter. Beautiful in its luminosity, yet open to receiving a multitude of alterations, plaster will easily agree to being painted, carved, cast and sculpted. Stephanie Leeand Judy Wisewill walk you through 24 step-by-step projects and will introduce you to a variety of plaster forms. The techniques you'll be introduced to will inspire you to go on and develop your own creations.

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Inside Plaster Studioyou will discover how to:

Apply image transfers to a plaster surface

Make plaster projects glow with the addition of encaustic medium

Create book pages and covers from plaster

Add depth with plaster and stencils

Cast objects from plaster that are easy to add to other works of art

Bring three-dimensional intrigue to projects using wire armature with plaster gauze

Take your work to the next level with the help of inspiring gallery works from the authors and talented contributingartists

Mix up your first batch of plaster today and see what Plaster Studiowill inspire your imagination to carve out!

Audience
adult
Length
short · 127 pages

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