Download or read book Extruder Mold Tile written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Extruder, Mold and Tile:Forming Techniques includes a wide variety of articles on forming techniques that go beyond throwing and handbuilding. Drawing primarily from articles published within the past 4 years, this book covers different techniques that utilize extruders or molds during the forming process and also includes tilemaking techniques. Discussions about molds and moldmaking, plaster, extruder use and projects, and tilemaking tips, techniques, and projects.

Download or read book Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter written by Peter W. King and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 1999 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book Roofing written by and published by Taunton Press. This book was released on 1997 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of articles describes the art of roofing from what shingles are the best to how to install them on different types of roofs.

Download or read book Handmade Tile written by Forrest Lesch-Middelton and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2019-09-17 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations—from making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation. No matter how many years of experience you have as a ceramic artist or how many home-improvement projects you’ve tackled, nothing prepares you for the unique world of ceramic tile. From concept and design, through firing and installation, ceramic tiling is one of the few places in a home where art is permanently installed as a feature of a room. In Handmade Tile, Forrest Lesch-Middelton shares everything he’s learned as the founder and owner of the custom tile business FLM Ceramics and Tile. From his years as a one-man operation to his current production facility, Forrest has seen it all and helps you every step of the way. Whether you want to make your own tile, or want to use artistic and custom-made tile in your home, this book has everything you need. Key features of the book include: Making Tile: key tools, rolling, cutting, extruding Decorating: glazes, image transfer, cuerda seca, underglaze, slip Designing Your Space: tile in context, choosing your tile, codes and standards Installation: removing old tile, backing, preparing surfaces, setting, grouting Galleries and interviews with today’s top workings artists in tile round out the package. Featured artists include Allison Bloom, Boris Aldridge, Disc Interiors, PV Tile, and more.

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Download or read book Ceramic Art written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents over 20 ceramic artists and the techniques they used to create innovative forming, unusual surfaces, spectacular glazing and more.

Download or read book Ceramic Sculpture written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: More than 20 American ceramic artists present a broad variety of inspiring clay sculpture pieces and some unique techniques they used.

Download or read book Surface Decoration written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Electric Firing written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Description: Electric kilns are a wonderful thing! They're so readily available and simple to install that any artist can take advantage of the incredible potential this tool has to offer. Nearly every ceramic artist now uses one in some capacity in their studio because electric firing offers a control and dependability not found with any other type of firing. As the popularity of electric kilns has increased over the past few decades, manufacturers and suppliers made this tool even more versatile. Advances in controllers, energy efficiency, materials and safety make it possible for studio potters to take advantage of this tool for relatively little investment. In Electric Firing: Creative Techniques you'll discover the contributions of studio artists who use electric kilns. They eagerly share the results of their experiments, their research and their artistic successes. Build on what they've learned through the up-to-date information on processes, glazes, tools, materials and techniques they provide. At one time you could make Low-Fire Electric Reds by mixing your own. David Gamble explores the new types of commercially-available reds that will add zing to your work. Gail Kendall demonstrates her step-by-step for decorating colorful work using a variety of methods in Low-Fire Surface Decoration. DaNisha Sculpture is the collaboration of two talented artists, Nisha and Dan Ferguson. The electric kiln allowed them to concentrate on their elaborate forms and decoration. Using the vessel for narrative storytelling inspires Jitka Palmer, who says she enjoys painting on curved surfaces because it makes the images more dramatic. See examples of Using Colorful Underglazes in a variety of ways by top artists. Each winter Kesl and Tilton collaborate on work and their story is intriguing. You'll get a rare look at a sustained involvement of a passionate team. Scott Bennett finds inspiration in jewelry and explores what happens when you make brooches, pins and rings monumental in size. V'Lou Oliveira uses commercial glazes for the brilliant colors that enhance her playful iconclastic approach to her work. China Paint is at the lowest end of the temperature range in ceramics and Paul Lewing guides you through the basics to get you started. Joan Takayama-Ogawa uses china paints to decorate her unusual teapots and constructions sometimes taking up to 9 firings to finish a piece. Versatile Recipes for engobes, slips, glazes and self-glazing clays can add a lot of character to your work. Looking at one of the most influential potters of all time, John McQuistion pays Homage to Palissy in his artistic work. Palissy would be amazed at the modern twist. When it comes to Surface and Form Kelly King achieves a personal and contemporary sense of design sure to inspire you. Faith Rahill shows you that Creating Neriage Blocks provide a great way to work three dimensionally with patterns and images. Laura Kukkee reveals how her subtle change in a technique lead her to impressive results with her slip decorating. Paul Wandless maintains that Testing Your Clay provides you with information you can observe, touch and feel firsthand in your own environment. You can expand the capabilities of your electric kiln with gas by Building a Gas/Electric Kiln. It's all about hybrids now. We live in an era of recycling so it makes sense to have a description for Converting an Electric Kiln for Wood or Gas Firing. If you missed the lecture on kilns, you'll appreciate this refresher course on the Ten Basics of Firing. And much much more!

Download or read book Glazes and Glazing written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2008 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Throwing Handbuilding written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Studio Ceramics written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Raku Pit Barrel written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2007 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Surface Glaze Form written by Anderson Turner and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2012 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Description: Surface, Glaze and Form: Pottery Techniques covers three of the most critical aspects of the ceramic process. The thirty artists represented here discuss the techniques they use to create unique forms and the methods they use to glaze and decorate their work. All types of forming methods, from handbuilding to slipcasting, are illustrated in detailed step-by-step photo sequences, along with surface techniques that cover a wide range of decorative possibilities. Many of the techniques in this book revolve around making complete projects from forming through decoration so you get a variety of techniques from a single artist. Surface, Glaze & Form: Pottery Techniques provides enough ideas and techniques to keep you excited for the rest of your life. Every new technique you learn can alter the way you currently work or even take you off on a whole different adventure. This book is indeed an atlas of possibilities. Where will you go?

Download or read book Raku Firing written by Bill Jones and published by The American Ceramic Society. This book was released on 2009 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Advanced techniques in raku firing; covers production, kiln construction, glaze formulation, tools and more.