Clay Models and Stone Carving by Dancyger, Irene

Hardback. Good.

Hardback. Acceptable.

Pelham Books. Very Good/Very Good. 1974. Hard Cover. Dimensions: 24.6 x 19.2 x 2 cm 0720706521 Dust jacket complete except price clipped. Original cloth boards with bright gilt titling on spine. No ownership marks.Illustrated 120 pages clean and tight. Most of us at some time or another have toyed with the idea of trying our hand at clay modelling or stone carving, only to be deterred by the fear of finding them too technically demanding, or expensive. In her book, Clay Models and Stone Carving, Irene Dancyger shows that neither objection need prevent even the rankest amateur from literally 'having a bash.' With the help and advice of practising sculptors, Miss Dancyger leads the readers step by step through the basic principles, and pitfalls, of both arts. Outlay, tools and studio requirements are kept to a minimum, processes outlined and explained in clear, easy-to-follow terms. Both modellers and carvers are offered sound practical advice rather than 'arty'… Read More

London: Pelham Books, 1974. 1st edition in the Pelham Craft series, 4to, 116pp, photo illustrations, line drawings and diagrams covering stage-by-stage work in process; VG Copy in VG DJ. First Edition. Hard Cover. Very Good/Very Good. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.