When observing an especially beautiful mobile, beginning artists often think, Wow, I want to make one like THAT! If you have stood under a mobile by Alexander Calder and entertained such thoughts, this book will help you understand the basics of mobile design and construction. This guide provides practical and encouraging step-by-step instructions for making horizontally balanced mobiles. From assembling the materials and tools, through the designing, fabricating, assembly, painting, and hanging stages, you can create your own mobiles, with Bruce at your side the whole time. His 19 carefully written chapters and 190 color photographs let you see and understand all the stages toward creating your mobiles. He even shows you how to fix a mistake, and how to pack the mobile for shipping. By following Bruces steps and positive attitude, hours of fun and challenge will be rewarded with art you are proud of. WBruce Cana Fox is an artist who makes a living as an engineer at an airplane factory designing computer and communications systems for combat aircraft. He lives in southern California.
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