Making Concrete Garden Ornaments

Making Concrete Garden Ornaments
Author: Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 154
Release: 2002
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579903183
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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, a Little Lady Fountain, and more. Twenty-five projects in all.

Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden

Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden
Author: Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2005
Genre: Gardening
ISBN: 9781579905859
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Sherri Hunter, author of the best-selling Creating with Concrete, proves once again that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for the garden too. A selection of 30 beautiful designs suggests the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. Because the simplest projects come first, beginners can work their way through the book progressively, building on their skills. Novices will have fun making the carved trough, sandcast bowl, and elegant relief panel. More sophisticated projects, including a decorative walkway and polished table, come next, and they'll bring charm to any outdoor space. More adventurous artists can unleash their creativity on a "Garden Guardian" sculpture or water feature. A Selection of the Crafters Choice and Homestyle Book Clubs.

Making Concrete Sculpture

Making Concrete Sculpture
Author: T. J. Neil
Publisher: Schiffer Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764327148
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T.J. Neil shares his techniques and recipes for success in the creation of enormous concrete sculptures strong enough to withstand transport and the tests of time. This book provides valuable insights into the successful construction of concrete art through text and 371 clear color photos of concrete sculptures, both complete and under construction. A list of required materials and sound advice for procuring and mixing concrete are provided. The wide variety of concrete sculpture subjects portrayed provide artists with inspiration for projects large and small. See fishermen, strong men, mermaids, alligators, dolphins, manatees, frogs, grizzly bears, whales, horses, panthers, cows, sharks, elephants, and even a ten-foot, five thousand pound dragon that hisses three-foot flames. are also shown. Concrete craftsmen will find this book an endless source of inspiration.

Creating with Concrete

Creating with Concrete
Author: Sherri Warner Hunter
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2001
Genre: Cement sculpture
ISBN: 9781579901790
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Strong, versatile, and amazingly easy to work with, concrete is the ideal medium for outdoor art and long-lasting, practical projects for the garden. And, best of all, it doesn't cost a lot of money or require special equipment; everything you need is right at the local home improvement center, ready and waiting. A celebrated teacher has gathered the tried-and-true techniques used by sculptors and folk artists, and then 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 embellishment, craft Garden Critter Stepping Stones, a Trough Planter, Birdbath, Little Lady Fountain, and a jazzy border. Every one of the 25 projects will open up new creative horizons!

Cement Sidewalks

Cement Sidewalks
Author:
Publisher:
Total Pages: 40
Release: 1909
Genre: Concrete construction
ISBN:
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Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters

Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters
Author: Hester van Overbeek
Publisher: CICO Books
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781782494140
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Create 35 beautiful planters, decorations, and gifts—all using concrete. Create 35 beautiful planters, decorations, and gifts—all using concrete. Follow Hester van Overbeek's simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. You will find everything you need to know—what type of concrete to buy, how to use it, and how to decorate it—explained in a comprehensive techniques section. From there you can make chic and on-trend home accessories such as upside-down plant pots, a concrete vase with a wooden base, serving platters, a letter-shaped bookend, fruit bowls, and much more.

Sculpting Concrete Garden Ornaments

Sculpting Concrete Garden Ornaments
Author: T. J. Neil
Publisher: Schiffer Pub Limited
Total Pages: 64
Release: 2008
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780764328756
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Learn all the steps necessary to create four whimsical, decorative concrete garden ornaments. With 177 clear color photos and informative text, readers discover the techniques for mixing concrete, creating wire armature frameworks, applying and detailing the concrete, and painting the piece once the concrete mix has set. \nFollowing T.J. Neils techniques, you will successfully complete a turtle planter, a gnome planter, a tree stump planter, and a working dolphin fountain. This book will be a joy for everyone who likes to work with their hands.

Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters

Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Platters
Author: Hester van Overbeek
Publisher: Ryland Peters & Small
Total Pages: 402
Release: 2017-02-07
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1782495142
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Create 35 beautiful planters, decorations and gifts – all using concrete. Follow Hester van Overbeek's simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. You will find everything you need to know – what type of concrete to buy, how to use it and how to decorate it – explained in a comprehensive techniques section. From there you can make chic and on-trend home accessories such as upside-down plant pots, a concrete vase with a wooden base, serving platters, a letter-shaped bookend, fruit bowls and much more.