This vintage book is a complete and beginner-friendly guide to modelling with clay and wax, including directions for bronze and silver chasing and embossing, carving in marble and alabaster, and moulding and casting in plaster of Paris. Written in simple, plain language and profusely illustrated, this volume is ideal for the beginner, and would make for a worthy addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: “Antiquity of Sculpture”, “Egyptian Art”, “Ancient Pottery”, “Rock Statues”, “Tinted Statuary”, “Sculpture Previous to the Great Exhibition of 1851”, “Photographs of Sculptures”, “Modelling by Ladies”, “Studio Appliances”, “Most Suitable Light”, “Necessary Tools &c.”, “The First Work”, “Mask on Face”, etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. This book was first published in 1879.

This special re-print edition of "A Guide to Modeling in Clay and Wax and Terra Cotta" by Prof. Morton Edwards is a historical guide to clay modeling, wax modeling, Bronze and Silver Embossing and Marble and Alabaster Carving. Written in 1879, this classic text provides insight into 19th century arts and crafts. A truly interesting read for those interested in pottery, wax modeling, repoussage, embossing and carving marble, and other materials. Note: This edition is a perfect facsimile of the original edition and is not set in a modern typeface. As a result, some type characters and images might suffer from slight imperfections or minor shadows in the page background.