The Art of Making Medals

by Ross Pollard (Editor)

Overview

The Art of Making Medals provides practical, first-hand insights from contemporary artists into the fascinating world of medallic sculpture. The book explores a wide range of traditional and modern sculpting, casting, and die-striking techniques via step-by-step demonstrations and essays. Each chapter was contributed by a member of the American Medallic Sculpture Association and documents the creation of an original medal from start to finish.

Topics covered include:

• Clay modeling
• Plaster molding and casting
• Die-striking
• Bronze casting
• 3D printing

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798218638375
Publisher:	American Medallic Sculpture Association
Publication date:	04/16/2025
Pages:	90
Product dimensions:	8.50(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Ross Pollard is an artist and author dedicated to the preservation of traditional medallic techniques. He holds a degree in Art History from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and has written a number of how-to articles for popular magazines such as Railroad Model Craftsman, Leather Crafters Journal, and Ceramics Monthly. Ross currently serves as a board member for the American Medallic Sculpture Association and is a frequent contributor of technical articles to AMSA's quarterly publication, Members Exchange.