The Cutting Edge - Book by Jerry Holmes, C.E.C.
This practical, hardcover book presents numerous different projects, and takes them
from ice block to finished sculpture.
Ice sculptor Jerry Holmes shows the work in clear and precise diagrams during each
step of the work, and provides useful tips along the way.
Carving techniques, templates and process drawings are provided throughout the book.
Color photos show many of the finished sculptures.
Contents
The Projects: Ice Dragon - Classic Style Train - Shell Fountain - Eagle -
Eagle Demos - Polish Eagle with Base - Tractor - Swordfish - Swordfish Display -
Tropical Parrots - Lovebirds - Doves Template - Double Hearts Template -
Doves and Hearts - Tropical Parrots - Graceful Swans - Swan Lake -
A Basket for Fruit or Flowers - Gymnast - Roman Columns - Food Fair Templates -
Food Fair - Big Chief - Harp - Grand Piano - Flower Vase - Snowflakes on Display -
Ice Castle Display - Ice Castle How To's - Crystal Vase - Fleur de Lis -
The Eiffel Tower - Night of the Stars - Floral Ice Encasing - Snowflake Window -
Love Garden - Carousel - Design a Name - Ice Candelabra - Ice Logo -
Numbers for Special Occasions - The Wedding Couple - Engraved Wedding Heart
More Techniques: Risko Engraving Technique - Risko Technique Example -
High Helix Cutters - Sculpting With Steam - Styrofoam Models
This 30-minute DVD demonstrates, from ice block to finished project, the sculpturing of an eagle and the sculpturing of a swan on a pedestal.
Ice sculptor Jerry Holmes takes particular care to show all of the steps in creating these beautiful centerpieces, from original sketch, through safe and succinct chainsaw work, finishing the detailed and finer work with specific hand tools. Additionally, he points out how to avoid making common errors, promoting smooth and accurate construction.
Narration throughout the progress of the DVD clarifies the techniques and operation.
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