Ceramics for Kids

Ceramics for Kids

Author: Mary Ellis

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 150

ISBN-13: 9781579905552

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Provides an introduction to clay and pottery, plus instructions for twenty-five projects using various methods, such as a pinch and coil Japanese tea bowl and a press-molded hanging bird bath.


Practical Pottery

Practical Pottery

Author: Jon Schmidt

Publisher: Trade Paper Press

Published: 2020-10-27

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13:

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Practical Pottery is setup to teach you the essential photographic reference for beginners. Filled with the basics on getting started, equipment, materials, clay constructions, and more, this book offers insight into embarking on a new creative adventure. You'll learn: - A step-by-step photographic sequence guide to be as comprehensive as possible. - projects that range from beginner to expert allowing you to put the new skills to work. - Include 70 projects that reflect new and old concepts from Jon's wildly successful YouTube channel. - Highly photographic


Ceramic Bead Jewelry

Ceramic Bead Jewelry

Author: Jennifer Heynen

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 1600591426

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This is by far the most attractive volume on ceramic bead-making anywhere! Crafters will eagerly snap it up to learn how they can create a variety of striking projects using low-fire clay and a rainbow of colorful glazes. The basic techniques include hand-rolling, cutting, stamping, press-molding, and extruding, as well as surface embellishment, and 30 of the colorful finished jewelry projects are wonderfully simple. Nothing says love more than the flirty urban-hip ring with a metal clay arrow shot through the heart. Mimic the look of traditional majolica with a bohemian chic big-bead necklace that rivals any pricey boutique find. Charming photography captures the colors and textures of a festive, sunny outdoor market, making every page playful, fun, and accessible!


Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects: Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash into Treasure

Cool Glass and Ceramic Projects: Creative Ways to Upcycle Your Trash into Treasure

Author: Pam Scheunemann

Publisher: ABDO Publishing Company

Published: 2012-08-15

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1614802483

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Get crafty and help save the planet too! With easy step-by-step instructions Cool Glass and Ceramics Projects offers kids a chance to get creative by turning their trash into handmade treasures. All projects feature common everyday glass and ceramic items to reuse in a fun new way. From glass jar lanterns to terrific tile coasters, kids will love making useful crafts and helping the environment. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Checkerboard Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Creating with Ceramics: DIY Clay & Pottery Projects

Creating with Ceramics: DIY Clay & Pottery Projects

Author: Rebecca Felix

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2022-12-15

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 1098272781

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This how-to book provides readers with information they need to get started on a career in ceramics. Included are the history and cultural significance of ceramics, ceramics tools and techniques, ceramics career paths, and highlights of successful ceramic artists. Step-by-step projects help readers practice ceramics skills, and idea spreads inspire ways to apply what they've learned. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Making Ceramic Sculpture

Making Ceramic Sculpture

Author: Rául Acero

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2012

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781468053777

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This book takes the reader through the process of learning how to make hand built ceramic sculpture with simple yet evocative, flexible techniques. Intended primarily for beginners, the text also addresses issues of ceramic form, process and ideation that will be valuable to intermediate ceramic artists as well. An extensive, full color gallery section showcases some of the best contemporary ceramic sculpture from 104 artists worldwide.


Complete Ceramics

Complete Ceramics

Author: Collins & Brown

Publisher: Anova Books

Published: 2009-02-02

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 9781843404828

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Complete Ceramics marries modern appeal with an age-old craft. This book features a collection of techniques beginning with basics such as making pinch pots, coil building and slab construction to more advanced techniques such as throwing and mould-making. All techniques are followed by several inspiring projects such as the square-slabbed dish and square porcelain wall boxes. Once familiarised with the basics, the reader can progress to more advanced projects, which include glazing and wheel projects. Each project is designed to appeal to both the beginner and the seasoned potter. In addition to step-by-step instructions for all techniques, this must-have reference book also features a history of the subject and information about various clays and kilns. No matter your age or skill level, Complete Ceramics is guaranteed to be a classic in both style and content. (25,000 words) • Over 20 classic and contemporary ceramic projects • Features beginner, immediate and advanced techniques • Each chapter includes beginner, intermediate and advanced projects • Beautiful photography and concise instructions accompany each project Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. Other titles in the series include Creative Embellishing (9781843404613), Complete Feltmaking (9781843403692) and Complete Origami (9781843403975).


Pottery Journal

Pottery Journal

Author: Pottery Project Book

Publisher: Independently Published

Published: 2019-06-27

Total Pages: 84

ISBN-13: 9781076570918

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This pottery project book has been created to help you to organize your projects and improve your pottery skills. This log book contains an index to find your projects and 40 double sheets that allow you to: sketch your creations keep track of the type of clay and the technique used take notes about glazing and firing This project book makes a great gift for a potter or pottery lover.


Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter

Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter

Author: Peter W. King

Publisher: Lark Books

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9781579902018

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From a respected teacher in his field comes the first and only how-to book on the subject. Sample projects in color: a press-molded door surround, a carved-relief countertop, a dimensional fireplace, plus handbuilt and thrown sinks and pedestals. “Well designed and visually stimulating. Peter King writes like a good teacher.”—Clay Times.