"Beautifully researched, organized, and written, by a man who knows both how to make art, and how to teach it. The materials give the book its structure. Each chapter focuses on a single material, and is its own compact, concise textbook, complete with bibliography, sources for materials and safety precautions. . . . A marvellous book."—Craft International

"The late Oliver Andrews, well-known sculptor and teacher, writes with great clarity and thoroughness on many current technical processes of sculpture. His response to materials is unusually affectionate and understanding. . . . Chapters include discussion of living materials, clay, plaster, molds, cement, stone, wood, plastics, metals, welding, bronze and shell casting, new forms, and planning a studio."—Choice

"Concisely presents an impressive amount of information. Many photographs illustrate tools and procedures as well as examples of finished sculptures. . . Useful in universities, art schools, and museums."—Library Journal