Coloring Clay
Coloring Clay

Author: Jo Connell

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press

Published: 2007-11-20

Total Pages: 100

ISBN-13: 9780812220117

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This is a handbook on how to introduce colour into clay, and various methods of working with coloured clay. It briefly covers natural colour foundin clays and how to use this to best advantage.

Polymer Clay Color Inspirations
Polymer Clay Color Inspirations

Author: Lindly Haunani

Publisher: Watson-Guptill

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 67

ISBN-13: 0823015017

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Renowned for their courses and workshops on color, the authors offer instruction and inspiration that focuses on polymer clay as a learning tool that crafters can use to explore their own color instincts and preferences. Each chapter investigates a color principle supported by a jewelry project.

Colour in Clay
Colour in Clay

Author: Jane Waller

Publisher: Crowood Press (UK)

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781861261366

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Colour in Clay is a complete study of the particular magic that color oxides and stains in the clay body can bring to throwing, pinching, coiling, inlay, lamination, and sculpture. Ceramist Jane Waller profiles 50 artists from Europe and America, offering detailed and enlightening commentary on their working methods, firing techniques, and sources of inspiration. A collaborative effort by some of the most influential ceramists working today, the book offers a rich pooling of recipes, tips, and ideas that will encourage all potters to explore and experiment with color. Jane Waller has an advanced degree in Ceramics from the Royal College of Art; she has been making Millefiori and Raku ceramics for more than20 years.

The Craft and Art of Clay
The Craft and Art of Clay

Author: Susan Peterson

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 438

ISBN-13: 9781856693547

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Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on things like glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: ...I am a studio potter and would not be without it. The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics including using the internet, more on the use of computers, added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes.

Clay Lab for Kids
Clay Lab for Kids

Author: Cassie Stephens

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06

Total Pages: 147

ISBN-13: 163159270X

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Kids will love learning to work with clay! These 52 projects use air drying, easy to clean up clay, making them perfect for home or the classroom!

Colour in Glazes
Colour in Glazes

Author: Linda Bloomfield

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2022-01-13

Total Pages: 253

ISBN-13: 1789941172

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An essential handbook for studio potters working towards achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes. Colour in Glazes teaches you all the methods for achieving colour in glazes, focusing on colouring oxides in detail, including the newly available rare earth oxides. Find out about the types of base glazes and the fluxes used to make them in relation to colour response as well as using colouring oxides to achieve depth and variety of colour, rather than resorting to commercial ceramic stains. Discover the practical aspects of mixing, applying, testing and adjusting glazes, and explore a large section of test tiles and glaze recipes for use on white earthenware, stoneware and porcelain fired in electric, gas and salt kilns. This new edition, fully updated and revised, contains advances in technology and new discoveries in the Periodic Table. It is an infallible handbook to achieving the colour you want, and to help you broaden your palette.