Figurine Planters For All Skill Levels

Figurine planters, or garden figurines as some people call them, have been around for ages and they haven’t changed much since the start of our civilization. Our ancestors may have placed garden figurines at their homes but back then, figurine plans were stone and clay. Back then, people didn’t have all of the technology we have in the modern world today. However, there are still many different types of figurine planters on the market today, most of which are handmade with special care.

Figurine planters have been used for centuries to beautify gardens, private homes and offices, and gardens have even been incorporated into interior design. Early American collectors probably contributed to the popular idea that beautiful ladies and charming men were associated with garden figurines. It was not until the late nineteenth century that the first lady figurine planter was manufactured. With such steady popularity of the figurine planters and their beautiful colors and exquisite designs, today they are widely gaining popularity on the decorative ceramics collectibles market.

“Figurine Planter: Artisans of Imitation” by Nancy A. Linderman is an invaluable tool for all potters and creators of figurines. Illustrations and explanations of many common problems and solutions are provided to help future potters and crafters avoid pitfalls to be aware of. Identification of the pots available by country, region, and style are provided to help identify a specific figurine from a collection, as well as complete details of the potters and materials used. Detailed descriptions of the most popular and rare varieties, complete with catalogues and rare stamp price guides, are provided for collectors to further investigate and purchase their favorite pieces.

Collectors will enjoy this concise and thorough book because of its logical layout. Side tables and index help to organize pages and identify figurine pieces. The photos are exceptionally pleasant and provide an insight into the work of some of the best potters. The author is very familiar with her collectibles, and she has spent a great deal of time studying and photographing various periods and styles of beautiful ladies figurines. This valuable insight comes in handy when creating beautiful ladies garden figurine planters, especially for collectors who are unfamiliar with the subject.

This is a great gift for any woman, mother or grandmother. It would make an excellent gift for any gardening enthusiast, since it would give them a useful tool to use in their hobby. For anyone who wants to create beautiful garden figurine planters, this book will prove to be a wonderful resource. With a little shopping and a bit of information, anyone can create beautiful garden figurine planters. For all ages and skill levels, there is no reason not to use these figurine planters, especially when given as gifts.