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Title: Maskmaking by Carole Sivin ISBN: 0-87192-178-2 Publisher: Sterling Publishing Pub. Date: 01 October, 1986 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.75 (4 reviews)
Rating: 5
Summary: A great inspiration!
Comment: I initially bought this book to help me teach maskmaking at a summer camp for children. Instead of sitting on the bookshelf at school, however, this book has been living in my art studio!
Sivin's lovely book describes and illustrates maskmaking techniques that involve plaster, clay, paper, papier-mache, wire, fabric and many other materials. Her instructions are easy to follow, and she suggests a range of materials that are quite available and practical. Furthermore, the illustrations are very inspirational. She has chosen pictures of masks made by children, adults and professional artists. Some of them are funny, some are beautiful, ethereal or cute, and many are downright creepy.
There is also a short history of world masks in the first chapter. Although it is not terribly detailed (and doesn't touch at all on the masks of Australia or Oceania), it gives the reader a little background before jumping into instruction.
In the month that I have owned this book, I have tried a number of Sivin's techniques--and have had uncontrollable urges to be CONSTANTLY making masks.
Rating: 5
Summary: Maskmaking by Carole Sevin
Comment: This is by far one of the best books available on the art of maskmaking. It provides inspiration and clear instructions on technique for the beginners, as well as very useful references for the professional maskmaker. This book always accompanies me when I am given courses on the subject of masks.
Rating: 5
Summary: Wonderful, book for all ages & skill levels
Comment: This is a wonderful book that can teach anyone how to easily make beautiful masks. It is especially nice for teachers & parents for exploring maskmaking with children of all ages because of sections featuring easily made masks.
The book starts out with a brief history of masks as art. A vast array of techniques are shown using a variety of easily found materials. These may include balloons, clay, plaster, papier-mâché, wire, buckram, & celastic.
Each maskmaking method includes a complete materials list & is demonstrated with b/w photos and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. At the back there is a great chapter on creatively fishing the masks & then protecting them.
Example masks in b/w & a small color gallery in the middle are nice bonuses. This is great book for anyone wanting to create unique masks.
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Title: The Prop Builder's Mask-Making Handbook by Thurston James ISBN: 1558701664 Publisher: F&W Publications Pub. Date: 01 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $25.00 |
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Title: Paper Mask Making by Michael Grater ISBN: 0486247120 Publisher: Dover Publications Pub. Date: 01 September, 1984 List Price(USD): $7.95 |
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Title: MASKS: Faces of Culture by Cara McCarthy, John Emigh, John W. Nunley, Lesley K. Ferris ISBN: 0810943794 Publisher: Harry N Abrams Pub. Date: 01 October, 1999 List Price(USD): $60.00 |
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Title: The Simple Screamer: A Guide to the Art of Papier and Cloth Mache by Dan Reeder ISBN: 0879051639 Publisher: G.M. Smith Pub. Date: 01 October, 1984 List Price(USD): $17.95 |
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Title: The Prop Builder's Molding & Casting Handbook by Thurston James ISBN: 1558701281 Publisher: Betterway Publications Pub. Date: 01 December, 1990 List Price(USD): $19.99 |
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