Creating with Concrete: Yard Art, Sculpture and Garden Projects

I've been learning how to make my own concrete planters and small garden art. I wanted more books to possibly take me to the next level of making larger items. Thus, I went on a buying spree and ordered more books about making concrete art. I REALLY wish I had known that this was an exact duplicate of Making Concrete Garden Ornaments. Because of the different front cover photos and ISBN I was under the illusion that this was a different book. I wish Amazon had a way to flag these types of books. On the upside is the fact that this book has lots of technical information that will hopefully help me create those larger concrete sculptures that I want to make. Time will tell.

The book is wonderful, and explains in details all the projects. That’s the perfect “pandemic crafts” I wish to do. I have to confess, I am still studying which project to do first.

I've purchased a lot of concrete books lately. The techie types especially, from ponderously named Institutes of Concrete Poobahs and Frou Frou Architecture publishers. THIS is the book that puts them all to shame.It isn't just for making artsy crafty things. If you want to pour a concrete sidewalk or make dog proof furniture or dress up the patio in a truly boring condo - buy this book and study it. Read it with an eye toward using it as a permanent reference work and lab manual as well as inspiration resource. (If you've gone to university lately, you'll know this is an amazingly low cost textbook - filled with color pictures, line drawings and detailed instructions that go way beyond even the best lecture.) From forming and construction to finishing techniques, this book has everything needed to master concrete work in a residential setting.The raw material is dirt cheap. DIRT CHEAP. You can afford to give yourself an intensive course in concrete handling for less than $$$, including the book itself and a bunch of projects. By the time you've made the acquaintance of just a few styles of Quikrete at Home Depot, you WILL be able to cast your own concrete countertops in the new house. No kidding.

Somewhat disappointing in that the book features too much "monumental projects" and not enough more simple garden/yard projects for the regular run-of-the-mill gardener/diy individual. Most all photos are from professional sculpture artists.

Great book, lots of ideas, well explained, good pics.

Good book for info and ideas. Book is as advertised, fast ship.

This book covers a lot of techniques for working with concrete. It has a lot of recipes and project ideas for all levels. It is great for people who are looking to do more than cast molds as it covers carving, sculpting, and surface treatments.

These 3 books by Sherri Warner Hunter were just a repeat of each other. They used the same photos and same write ups.It was a waste of money to purchase all three.

what i learned from your book was is you don't need to buy moulds to create with concrete as every day objects around the house or garden can become moulds. or you can use free hand sculpting. great book for even the learner can become a pro

Brilliant, I reference it often.