3-D Wizardry: Design in Papier Mache, Plaster and Foam

Papier-mache, plaster, and foam are durable, versatile and inexpensive sculptural materials. Now, with the help of 3-D Wizardry, building puppets, masks or larger-than-life sculptures can be enjoyed in the classroom, home, summer camp or community.

Anyone with a little imagination can use this book to become a sculpture artist. It introduces the three media, then guides teachers and students, parents and children through a delightful world of theatrical headpieces, creatures, life casts and more. Simple step-by-step instructions, amusing drawings and photos of student and professional works made the processes clear and engaging. The flexible format allows readers to start with any project they desire. The last chapter combines projects, showing how to create stage costumes, festive displays and parade floats.

'3-D Wizardry' reveals magic in everyday materials. Use it to help you conjure up your own sculptural kingdom. You'll enter a dazzling world of imagination - and emerge as the character of your dreams!'