We've compiled a list of our favorite books for Sculpture Techniques.
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The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists
Nine ceramic artists share their insights into conceptualizing and sculpting figurative works.

Direct Stone Sculpture
Comprehensive how-to book with many detailed photographs that lead the reader through the hands-on experience of sculpting in stone.

Carving Classic Female Faces in Wood
Artist Ian Norbury gives in-depth instruction on carving female faces, both adult and child, with step-by-step instructions and hundreds of full-color photographs.

Sculpting the Figure in Clay
Peter Rubino gives easy-to-follow instructions and well illustrated examples for creating expressive and accurate figurative sculpture.

Modelling and Sculpting the Human Figure
Goes beyond typical systematic instruction for recreating anatomical form and demistifies techniques for infusing one's work with the humanity that will elevate it to the level of true sculpture.

The Colouring, Bronzing, and Patination of Metals
Provides recipes, instruction and tips on how to apply a variety of patinas to several common metals.

A Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass
Step-by-step instructions for fusing, slumping & kiln-forming techniques.

Glass: An Artist's Medium
Simple directions and practical advice for hot casting methods, lampworking, fusing, slumping, surface decoration, and more. Illustrated with work from many different artists.

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