<h2>Return to the <i>origin</i> of the earth and <i>discover</i> a new way of playing in the mud.</h2> <p>Raw, friendly and easily altered, plaster is perhaps the most versatile art medium you have yet to encounter. Beautiful in its luminosity, yet open to receiving a multitude of alterations, plaster will easily agree to being painted, carved, cast and sculpted. Stephanie Lee and Judy Wise will walk you through 24 step-by-step projects and will introduce you to a variety of plaster forms. The techniques you?ll be introduced to will inspire you to go on and develop your own creations.</p> <p>Inside <i>Plaster Studio</i> you will discover how to:<ul> <li>Apply image transfers to a plaster surface</li> <li>Make plaster projects glow with the addition of encaustic medium</li> <li>Create book pages and covers from plaster</li> <li>Add depth with plaster and stencils</li> <li>Cast objects from plaster that are easy to add to other works of art</li> <li>Bring three-dimensional intrigue to projects using wire armature with plaster gauze</li> <li>Take your work to the next level with the help of inspiring gallery works from the authors and talented contributingartists</li></ul></p> <p>Mix up your first batch of plaster today and see what <i>Plaster Studio</i> will inspire your imagination to carve out!</p>