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  Simplified, consistent, and reliable methods
for creating portrait sculpture in half the time.


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e-book is available!

*******  Updated version 1.1 released 1/09/05  *******
210 (81/2" x 11") pages, 403 color photographs

 

In response to overwhelming requests for instruction, tips and advice, I am pleased to announce the first edition of my e-book, Portrait Sculpture Simplified. A sincere thank you to everyone who has inspired me in this endeavor.

This edition is only available on CD and as a PDF format ebook and will not be published in printed hardcopy format.

Portrait Sculpture Simplified is a complete instructional course encompassing all of the tips, techniques, and tricks I've learned over the past 20 years through both formal academic instruction and practical trial and error. You will save countless hours of frustration and "learning curve" because I have already been through the process and will guide you toward the most simplified, effective techniques. In numerous areas I have included valuable information that has never been taught in school or found in print.

Here are just some of the topics covered:

Materials - what you need to know to get started

Proportions - rules to look for in every head

Modeling - rules and step by step demonstrations of each feature

Drying and Firing - how to prepare for firing, bisque and glaze

Patinas - several step by step demonstrations for ceramic and bonded bronze

Mold Making - silicone rubber flexible molds and rigid molds

Casting - in bonded bronze and other materials

Base Making and Mounting - make a base, mount, and photograph your finished piece

Preview Sample Pages and Table of Contents

The techniques I've developed over the years produce consistent and reliable results in half the time it would take if using traditional methods. Some of the detailed, time-saving steps described are:

Traditional
Method

Portraits in Clay
Method
Make complex armature Make simple armature
Model subject Model subject
Cut head off of armature Slide head off of armature
Hollow out head **Not needed**
Reassemble head **Not needed**
Repair seam **Not needed**
Air dry 4-6 weeks, no test/guarantee of dryness Steam dry in 2-3 weeks, bone dry test/ guarantee
Fire over 24 hour period hoping it doesn't explode Fire over 48 hour period with confidence
Repair cracks and breaks **Usually not needed**
Apply patina - limited to paints and waxes, can't be re-fired Apply any patina, including using glazes and re-firing
Awkward to mount on base Easy to mount on base

**Denotes a cumbersome step that is virtually eliminated

Important: In order to view this book once the CD arrives, you will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your machine. You can download the latest version (6.0) of this FREE viewer from the Adobe site at any time if you don't already have it installed:

If you already have Adobe Reader installed on your system, check the version number by viewing the Help/About Adobe screen. You must have version 5 or higher to view this document. If you have an older version, uninstall the old version through your Window's Control Panel "Add or Remove Programs" icon and then install the current version from the Adobe link above. Once the new version is installed, click the new Adobe Reader shortcut that should now display on your desktop to verify the program launches successfully. If you don't have a PDF document to test, I've included this Test Page.pdf document below. Simply click this link and unpack this small document to a folder on your system. Once installed, browse to that folder and click on the document to launch it in Adobe Reader. If you can read this test document, you will be able to read the book when it arrives.

Download Test Page.pdf

Notes for MAC users: The autorun feature of the CD is a Windows feature and does not work with MAC operating systems. To launch the ebook, simply insert the CD into your CD-ROM and browse to the files contained on the CD directory. Click on PortraitSculptureSimplified.pdf to launch the book in Adobe Reader for the MAC platform.

Available in English only. I apologize, but all sales are final as no returns are permitted on digital media. CD's will ship within 3 days of receiving your order.

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This ebook is protected by copyright laws ©2003-2006 Heidi Maiers : Please do not attempt to distribute illegal copies

Or, if you prefer, you may send a check or money order for $43.95 to the following address rather than order through PayPal.  Please include your email address in case I need to contact you regarding your order.

Heidi Maiers

1262 S. Sunnyvale Circle

Mesa, Arizona 85206

"Portrait Sculpture Simplified" CD can also be ordered through Amazon, The Compleat Sculptor, A Stroke of Genius, and various ebook retailer's web sites.  If ordering directly from me, you will be sure to get the latest release.

Comments? Questions? Email: Portraits In Clay

New: If you live in Canada, England, or in the Netherlands, you can now immediately download Portrait Sculpture Simplified through one of these secure, online retailers:

CampuseBookstore (Canada)

WHSmith.co.uk (England)

ebook.nl (Netherlands)

 

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Note: The chapters of this book, as well as other topics are available as ONLINE LESSONS

 

  

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