Ice Sculpture: Secrets of a Japanese Master

You'll explore a fascinating world of creative art from one of the world's best-known ice sculptors. Included are discussions of the basics of ice sculpture, the tools needed and how they are used and elementary techniques such as joining ice and methods for carving spheres and columns. Focuses on the author's explanation of his own works including birds, fishes, animals, flowers and abstract works. Photos of some of his most famous designs complete this book.You'll explore a fascinating world of creative art from one of the world's best-known ice sculptors. Included are discussions of the basics of ice sculpture, the tools needed and how they are used and elementary techniques such as joining ice and methods for carving spheres and columns. Focuses on the author's explanation of his own works including birds, fishes, animals, flowers and abstract works. Photos of some of his most famous designs complete this book.