It takes the average reader 1 hour and 17 minutes to read Sculpture in Stone by Paul Cummings
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This book is a complete "how to" guide to sculpting in soft stone (Alabaster & soapstone). The author begins with a detailed yet comprehensive introduction to carving tools & the wide variety of stones available. The author then leads the reader through the total process of soft stone sculpting. The various steps involved in roughing out, shaping, & finishing are illustrated & thoroughly explained in this inexpensive volume. Three-dimensional design principles are introduced & many photographic examples are provided to aid the beginner. This book is designed as a basic textbook for beginning sculpture classes, & is a must for every sculptor. Paul Cummings is a long-time sculptor & instructor & his work is represented in many private collections.
Sculpture in Stone by Paul Cummings is 76 pages long, and a total of 19,456 words.
This makes it 26% the length of the average book. It also has 24% more words than the average book.
The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 1 hour and 46 minutes to read Sculpture in Stone aloud.
Sculpture in Stone is suitable for students ages 8 and up.
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