Ceramics Books and Magazines

13 reviews
Sales Rank: 212659

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 127
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.2
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.4

ISBN: 0914881000
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.8
EAN: 9780914881001

Publication Date: January 1, 1995
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Condition: New, great condition

Customer Reviews:

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Very good book June 16, 2007
I really enjoyed this book, and the author is really a master at her craft. Some things I still don't understand and need clarification on, and for a real novice, I'm putting this aside for a while as it seems a bit more than I can handle at the moment. I don't understand the sizing guidelines, and just wish someone would print a sizing chart. (Cannot find one anywhere) It would help so much. The rest I can read and practice. All this "1/12th" or "1/16th", I'm still trying to figure out if that is the size of the picture in comparison to the real figure or what it really means. I really missed something and otherwise, I would recommend it because she is an extremely good author and doll maker. I know I would also buy more from her if I ever get going on this!

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Figures: Ideas & Techniques Using the New Clays September 16, 2006
This book is more for an intermediate to advanced sculptor.

There are many lovely color photographs from exceptional doll artists, but most of the "learning techniques" are in black and white with a lot of text.

A beginning sculptor could learn from this book, it's an excellent tool, just not much of the "hand holding" through every step like other books of this type.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, and feel it is worth having in your library.

4 out of 5 stars

Good book, but I wish all of the pictures were in color. December 10, 2005
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

This book is a great book... but, I am only giving it 4 stars because not all of the pictures of the dolls are in color. Many are in black and white. I have been making dolls for a couple of years and her instructions are great, but probably not for the beginnner. It is interesting to see the different mediums for OOAK dolls. She provides a lot of examples using different mediums.

4 out of 5 stars

A Great Book, But For The Advanced Artist. June 18, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful

The book "Fantastic Figures: Ideas & Techniques Using the New Clays," by Susanna Oroyan is a great book on advanced techniques in clay. However, for a beginner like me it was a bit overwhelming. So I am placing it on my book shelf and hope to be skilled enough to use it some day. As the dolls in it are great examples of OOAKmanship!

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Book!!! March 26, 2003
11 out of 13 found this review helpful

This book is wonderful, it covers every aspect of dollmaking. If this is your first time making a doll or your 100th you will find new and helpful information in this book. Definatly add this book to your doll making library.

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