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Author: Sasha Wardell
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 2007-08-02
Total Pages: 152
ISBN-13: 9780812219982
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA straightforward, practical guide for those interested in the boundless possibilities of this ceramic technique. The book contains more than one hundred color illustrations, diagrams, and slip formulas, plus examples of the slipcast work of contemporary ceramicists from around the world.
Author: Ben Carter
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Published: 2016-06
Total Pages: 211
ISBN-13: 0760349754
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, darting, and more"--
Author: Jo Taylor
Publisher: The Crowood Press
Published: 2021-10-25
Total Pages: 611
ISBN-13: 1785009605
DOWNLOAD EBOOKHandbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique, but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to get started and information on tools and equipment, types of clay and a safe workspace set-up. Handbuilding methods, such as pinching, coiling, slabbing and press moulding, are explained in detail with step-by-step sequences. Techniques for creating surface interest, pre and post firing, are included using coloured slip, glaze or paint. Ideas for combining techniques and ways to experiment are explored and encouraged, as well as tips to avoid common problems and to achieve successful outcomes. With over 350 lavish photos, this book will provide inspiration through a unique understanding of current work. It is written both for the novice and for the experienced maker looking for a new direction.
Author: Jane Perryman
Publisher:
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 128
ISBN-13: 9780713638820
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis book should appeal to a wide range of people but particularly those who would like to have a go at pottery without having to spend a lot of money on a kiln.
Author: Ezra Shales
Publisher: Reaktion Books
Published: 2017-10-15
Total Pages: 324
ISBN-13: 1780238843
DOWNLOAD EBOOKToday when we hear the word “craft,” a whole host of things come immediately to mind: microbreweries, artisanal cheeses, and an array of handmade objects. Craft has become so overused, that it can grate on our ears as pretentious and strain our credulity. But its overuse also reveals just how compelling craft has become in modern life. In The Shape of Craft, Ezra Shales explores some of the key questions of craft: who makes it, what do we mean when we think about a crafted object, where and when crafted objects are made, and what this all means to our understanding of craft. He argues that, beyond the clichés, craft still adds texture to sterile modern homes and it provides many people with a livelihood, not just a hobby. Along the way, Shales upends our definition of what is handcrafted or authentic, revealing the contradictions in our expectations of craft. Craft is—and isn’t—what we think.
Author: Virginia Scotchie
Publisher: Lark Books
Published: 2005-03
Total Pages: 134
ISBN-13: 9781579906726
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"Scotchie gives us an insider's look at [how to] assemble vibrant, creative studio spaces. Floor plans are provided...The photographs are excellent."--Library Journal Take a photographic tour of 10 beautiful ceramics studios, and discover exactly how and why each design so perfectly meets the artist's particular needs. Author and ceramist Virginia Scotchie covers all the practical decisions about equipment, workflow, and safety that go into setting up a new studio, from using the space effectively and dealing with lighting, electrical, and ventilation needs, to establishing a small business office. Every ceramist will find inspiration in Michael Sherrill's spacious and adaptable studio, so suited to his large-scale sculptures; Alice Munn's intimate and tidy atelier; and Ben Owen III's highly organized layout, arranged for volumes of production work and featuring a separate gallery.
Author: Maureen Mills
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 148
ISBN-13: 1579908446
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis studio reference captures all the popular techniques available for embellishing clay, as well as a wealth of practical information and detailed images that lead readers through every phase of the design and decorating process.
Author: Jenni Sorkin
Publisher: University of Chicago Press
Published: 2016-07-26
Total Pages: 311
ISBN-13: 022630325X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKCeramics had a far-reaching impact in the second half of the twentieth century, as its artists worked through the same ideas regarding abstraction and form as those for other creative mediums. Live Form shines new light on the relation of ceramics to the artistic avant-garde by looking at the central role of women in the field: potters who popularized ceramics as they worked with or taught male counterparts like John Cage, Peter Voulkos, and Ken Price. Sorkin focuses on three Americans who promoted ceramics as an advanced artistic medium: Marguerite Wildenhain, a Bauhaus-trained potter and writer; Mary Caroline (M. C.) Richards, who renounced formalism at Black Mountain College to pursue new performative methods; and Susan Peterson, best known for her live throwing demonstrations on public television. Together, these women pioneered a hands-on teaching style and led educational and therapeutic activities for war veterans, students, the elderly, and many others. Far from being an isolated field, ceramics offered a sense of community and social engagement, which, Sorkin argues, crucially set the stage for later participatory forms of art and feminist collectivism.
Author: Polly Rothenberg
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Published: 1977
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Jon Schmidt
Publisher: Trade Paper Press
Published: 2020-10-27
Total Pages: 0
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKPractical 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
