This appealing art book inspires children to unleash their creativity as they learn how to use a variety of tools, media, and processes to create original works in 3-D. Mini-bio sections highlight the work of well-known artists and encourage readers to consider the artist's use of the elements of art and principles of design. Skill-building projects support readers as they create artworks involving mobile, stable, carved, molded, folded, and constructed forms.

Includes index.

Get into 3-D art -- Materials and techniques -- Pinching clay -- Out of the background -- Raised surfaces -- Shaping clay -- Art in geometry -- Paper sculptures -- Wired creature -- Art in the sky -- That's art, folks -- Nature yarn -- Assembling art.