{"product_id":"the-mouldmakers-handbook-9781912217199","title":"The Mouldmaker's Handbook","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAn indispensable guide to the processes of mouldmaking and modelling.\u003c\/b\u003e  This is a complete guide for anyone interested in mouldmaking and modelling. It is ideal for any purpose, whether you need to repair a picture frame or design a pottery tea set, make a sculpture, create shapes for printmaking, make a toy soldier or even make chocolate Easter egg moulds.   Highly illustrated, the book is filled with step-by-step instructions that guide you through the process of making first-rate moulds and models. A wide variety of materials suitable for moulds are discussed including plaster, latex, resin, silicone as well as the equipment needed. There are also useful charts which show you which types of moulds should be used for different materials such as chocolate, wax, plaster, lead and resin.   All in all, this is an indispensable guide to the processes of mouldmaking and modelling and it should be on the reference shelves of all mouldmakers – amateurs and professionals alike.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePreface French Mouldmaking Charter Introduction \u003cb\u003eThe Model\u003c\/b\u003e 1. Basic Principles 2. The Model 3. Release Agents and Sealers \u003cb\u003eMoulding\u003c\/b\u003e 4. How to Choose a Moulding Technique 5. Alginate Moulds 6. Plaster Bandage Moulding 7. Plaster Moulding 8. Latex Moulding 9. Silicone Elastomer\/Rubber Moulding 10. Repairing Picture Frame Mouldings \u003cb\u003eCasting\u003c\/b\u003e 11. Casting Materials 12. Casting Techniques 13. Imitations and Patinas \u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003c\/b\u003e","brand":"Bloomsbury Publishing PLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51360246497623,"sku":"9781912217199","price":999.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781912217199.jpg?v=1754127104","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-mouldmakers-handbook-9781912217199","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}