Surface Design for Ceramics

Surface Design for Ceramics

Author: Maureen Mills

Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1579908446

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This 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.


Surface Decoration for Low-fire Ceramics

Surface Decoration for Low-fire Ceramics

Author: Lynn Peters

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 1999

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781579900892

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Clear, step-by-step instructions simplify both complex and simple designs. Informative photos of the author working in her studio clarify each design.


New Ceramic Surface Design

New Ceramic Surface Design

Author: Molly Hatch

Publisher: Quarry Books

Published: 2015-07-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781631590283

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New Ceramic Surface Design is a fully-illustrated manual covering a wide range of creative surface decoration techniques presented in an approachable and accessible format. Ceramic artist and expert Molly Hatch guides beginners and more advanced ceramicists through various methods for creating designs on clay. You will be introduced to several different and new approaches for using your own imagery and content on the ceramic surface. Learn techniques including: -Mishima -Tape resists -Rubber stamping -Line art -Stamping -Nature resists -Found objects -Shellac resists for textures -Sticker resists -Contact paper stencils -Paper resists -Sgrafitto for shaped designs Detailed photography and hand-drawn illustrations document the processes and show beautiful completed samples. Templates and stencils for all the featured designs are included in the back of the book to use as is, or to tailor to your own tastes.


Surface Decoration Techniques

Surface Decoration Techniques

Author: Anderson Turner

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781574983449

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Techniques for applying, impressing, texturizing, and thoroughly planning the surface decoration of ceramic pots, presented in step-by-step images and accompanying text. From readily accessible tools and techniques to complex layering and combinations, there is something for all skill levels and aesthetic sensibilities.


Ceramics for Beginners

Ceramics for Beginners

Author: Angelica Pozo

Publisher: Lark Books (NC)

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781600592454

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This third installment in Larks' Ceramics for Beginners series is the best beginners' workshop to surface work: emerging potters learn skills step-by-step, including stamping, sgraffito, brushwork with underglazes and oxides, majolica, and other techniques. How-to photos demystify the process, and there are scores of ideas for experimentation.


The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces

The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces

Author: Jo Connell

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13:

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Readers will learn how to beautify their ceramic pieces by introducing color, texture, and pattern using a range of decorative techniques at various stages of the making process - at the wet, leatherhard and biscuit stages, as well as (exploring) multiple firing and post-firing methods.


Surface Decoration

Surface Decoration

Author: Kevin Millward

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-02-23

Total Pages: 113

ISBN-13: 1350006513

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This step-by-step guide will encourage the reader to explore the full range of surface treatment techniques and help them to give a professional finish to their work by guiding them to an appropriate finish choice. Surface Decoration looks at all manner of surface decoration techniques, at every stage of the ceramic process and from a practical perspective explains how to achieve these effects. The book explores a variety of innovative and contemporary approaches to surface finish, including sgrafitto, resist methods, sprigging, trailing, glaze layering, lustre, transfer, impressing, incising and textural methods amongst others. This is the perfect guide for any ceramic artist interested in exploring new surface decoration techniques.


Surface Decoration for Ceramics

Surface Decoration for Ceramics

Author: Claire Ireland

Publisher: The Crowood Press

Published: 2022-12-30

Total Pages: 690

ISBN-13: 0719841542

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This practical and beautiful book covers a wide range of inventive, decorative techniques and encourages the maker to be adventurous and experimental. By building a repertoire of decorating skills and methods, it shows how the maker can create distinctive marks and surfaces on clay, thereby making their work individual and unique. With so many ideas and clear, practical instruction to the techniques, this book is an essential reference for makers of all skill levels, and is sure to inspire a new and creative stream of work. From embossing, engraving, printing and embellishing the clay surface using coloured slips, underglaze colours, oxides and glazes. Coloured clay and smoke firing effects, as well as the exciting potential of mixed media. The importance of mark-making tools and advice on making a personal collection. With insights from individual makers who generously share their discoveries and decorative experiments Over 450 lavish photos illustrate the techniques and ideas covered