Overview
If you long to create the stunning ice sculptures that are the focus of attention on cruise ships, special events and other displays and want to learn the very latest in modern techniques, this is the book for you. This is the newest book published on ice sculpting in the last decade, Ice Sculpting the Modern Way is the definitive reference and training manual on the market today. Brimming with carefully orchestrated step-by-step photographs that take the reader through each sequential step in producing highly innovative, but practical, ice sculptures, the book is a must for the modern ice sculptor. Whether you are a novice or an accomplished artist, this book features the most current techniques in the industry including power tools and ice fusion for a unique presentation. The authors discuss the art of sculpting in an insightful and instructive manner with exercises for the you to improve your technique. A comprehensive glossary of terms helps the reader learn the jargon of the field. Written by a team of leading culinary educators and ice sculpting professionals, this is 'must-have' for serious students, ice artisans, professional chefs and culinary educators interested in the sub-zero art.
Full Product Details
Author: Robert Garlough ,
Derek Maxfield ,
Randy Finch
Publisher: Cengage Learning, Inc
Imprint: Delmar Cengage Learning
Edition: New edition
Dimensions:
Width: 20.30cm
, Height: 1.90cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.726kg
ISBN: 9781401804053
ISBN 10: 1401804055
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 27 August 2003
Audience:
General/trade
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General
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
Chapter 1: The Art of Sculpting. Chapter 2: Understanding the Medium: The Science of Ice. Chapter 3: The Sculptor's Tools and Equipment. Chapter 4: Safe Practices and Procedures. Chapter 5: Mastering Shapes and Forms. Chapter 6: Sculpting with Templates. Chapter 7: Fusing: Joining Ice to Ice. Chapter 8: The Ice Artisan's Studio. Chapter 9: Methods of Transportation. Chapter 10: Displaying and Lighting for Effect. Chapter 11: Custom Design Techniques and Special Event Sculpting. Chapter 12: Ice Sculpting Organization, Competitions and Festivals. Chapter 13: The Business Side of Ice Sculpting. Appendix A: Sculptures for the Beginning Sculptor. Appendix B: Sculptures for the Intermediate Sculptor. Appendix C: Sculptures for the Advanced Sculptor. Appendix D: Additional Templates. Appendix E: Suppliers. Appendix F: Organizations. Appendix G: Competitions. Glossary. Index.
