Making Sculpture from Scrap Metal
Making Sculpture from Scrap Metal by Peter Parkinson, published by Crowood Press in 2015, is an illustrated guide that explores the art of transforming scrap metal into significant sculptures. This 96-page book delves into the creative process of giving new life to discarded materials, highlighting the techniques and concerns involved in this unique form of sculpture. Written in English, it provides insights into the richness and diversity of metal sculpture, aiming to broaden appreciation for this often-overlooked art form.
Readers will find a comprehensive overview of the role and purpose of sculpture, along with practical advice on sourcing scrap metal and identifying different types of metals. The book discusses various metalworking techniques, creative approaches, and the processes involved in making, finishing, and installing sculptures. By focusing on the artistic potential of scrap metal, this edition serves as a valuable resource for those interested in art, sculpture, and crafts, encouraging a hands-on approach to creating meaningful works from everyday materials.
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Transforming unlikely pieces of scrap metal into significant works of art – giving new life to things we throw away – is an accessible, creative and fulfilling activity. This book describes and illustrates the concerns and techniques involved in making this kind of sculpture, looking behind the work at the richness and diversity of an area of sculpture that deserves to be far better known. Topics covered include the role and purpose of sculpture, the particular qualities of sculpture made from scrap metal and the practical processes involved in its making. It also covers sources of scrap metal, identifying metals, reviewing metalworking techniques, creative approaches, different types of sculpture, and the making, finishing and installation of pieces of sculpture.
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