Download or read book Mastering Sporting Clays written by Don Currie and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2018-04-01 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Sporting Clays is a perfect guide for all levels of sporting clays shooters, from recreational to competitor. Beginner and novice shooters learn essential first steps, including an easy to remember set of fundamentals and, equally important, a system for recalling those fundamentals. Advanced shooters, including competitive shooters, will benefit from target-specific tactics, allowing them to focus on improving their problem areas.
Download or read book 500 Animals in Clay written by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 452 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: No other volume has ever presented such a diverse and captivating collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. Juried by distinguished artist and educator Joe Bova, this magnificent gallery includes pieces from an international group of artists; the beautifully crafted works range from the representational to the abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism (including animal-human hybrids). Ann Marais image of a waterfowl painted onto a porcelain dish has a restrained, Asian quality. Sharkus painted and smoke-fired stoneware turtle could easily be mistaken for the living creature. Bova provides astute and illuminating commentary overall, with selected artists notes."
Download or read book The Figure in Clay written by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A stunning survey of nine master ceramists and a fascinating study of their sculptural techniques.
Download or read book Polymer Clay Master Class written by Judy Belcher and published by Watson-Guptill. This book was released on 2013-01-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn the Signature Techniques of Top Polymer Clay Artists Polymer Clay Master Class offers you a close-up look at the creative processes of eleven acclaimed polymer clay artists as they share their expertise with one another and you. Judy Belcher and Tamara Honaman bring together these talented artists for the first time, offering their individual techniques and then documenting how they inspire and challenge one another in the creation of collaborative pieces. In five lessons with sixteen guided projects, you will gain an understanding of the polymer clay skills you’ve always wanted to master, such as: • Creating with sculpture, canework, and imitative techniques • Altering the surface with carving, transfers, imprint, and silk screening • Incorporating mixed media, such as metal, wood, and fiber • Designing using cold connections, hollow and lightweight forms, kinetic construction, and jewelry-finishing techniques • Pushing the boundaries of the Skinner Blend technique • Collaborating with fellow artists to open up new creative possibilities With contributors including Leslie Blackford, Cynthia Tinapple, Lindly Haunani, Sarah Shriver, and many others, you have a front-row seat to the world of innovative polymer clay art. Challenge your assumptions about methods, style, and collaboration, and get ready to start on your own creative journey. Also available as an ebook
Download or read book Mastering Hand Building written by Sunshine Cobb and published by Voyageur Press. This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. Ceramic artists will also find a variety of next-level techniques and tips: designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds, a variety of decorative techniques, and other avenues of exploration are all inside. Artist features and inspirational galleries include work from today's top working artists, such as Bryan Hopkins, Lindsay Oesterritter, Liz Zlot Summerfield, Bandana Pottery, Shoko Teruyama, Courtney Martin, Sam Chung, Deborah Schwartzkopf, and many more. Take your hand building skills—and your artwork—to the next level with Mastering Hand Building. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering the Potter's Wheel and Mastering Kilns and Firing.
Download or read book Polymer Clay 101 written by Angela Mabray and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ultimate beginner’s guide to crafting with polymer clay, featuring fun and easy-to-follow skill-building projects. Polymer clay is a very unique craft product. Once you become familiar with it, endless creative possibilities emerge. More than a basic how-to guide, Polymer Clay 101 presents a comprehensive, hands-on course in this delightfully versatile medium. Authors Angela Mabray and Kim Otterbein cover all the basics, from currently available types of clay to essential supplies and tools. With hundreds of detailed photos, they demonstrate a variety of techniques through a series of projects designed to help you learn as you create.
Download or read book Mastering Hand Building written by Sunshine Cobb and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2018-01-16 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form design.
Download or read book The Encyclopedia of Polymer Clay Techniques written by Sue Heaser and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2007-10-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The latest in our best-selling Encyclopedia of Art series focuses on one of the most popular and versatile mediums available to crafters. This comprehensive guide offers directions on making decorative boxes, mosaics, and miniature models, as well as beads, buttons, and jewelry. Large, clear photographs demonstrate over 50 techniques, including basic skills such as rolling, color mixing, marbling, and baking; progressing to more challenging methods of shaping, molding, and sculpting clay. A 16-page gallery of work by renowned polymer clay artists demonstrates what can be achieved and provides crafters with inspiration.
Download or read book Clay in the Master s Hands written by Donna Frank and published by Vantage Press. This book was released on 1977-09-01 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Organizational Mastery written by C Bhaktavatsala Rao and published by Notion Press. This book was released on 2024-05-06 with total page 275 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organizations must have self-awareness, and an appreciation of what they can accomplish in the face of competitive and environmental factors. An awareness of what the entity is and what it can be is the key to embarking on a journey of organizational progress. This book titled ‘Organizational Mastery: Competence–Behaviour Frameworks’ aims to lead the readers on a journey of organizational mastery. Organizational mastery is not a matter of only competitive success or filling the organization with high talent of education and experience. It is a matter of getting the individual members of an organization, whether ordinary or extraordinary, collectively supercharge the aspirations and accomplishments of an organization. Organizational mastery involves building strong competencies and positive behaviours in all its members and translating them collectively and synergistically to organizational competencies and behaviours. This book presents multiple frameworks to achieve organizational mastery. This book will be of interest to students, faculty, industry professionals and administrators.
Download or read book Mastery in Clay written by Carol Ann Lorenz and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 22 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Mastering the Potter s Wheel written by Ben Carter and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2016-06-01 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take your skills—and your work—to the next level. Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in the chapters that follow. From a variety of methods for throwing large objects such as pitchers and platters, to alterations, darting, and paddling, this book offers potters a world of possibilities. With galleries featuring today's top working artists, including Kyle Carpenter, Sam Chung, Chandra DeBuse, Julia Galloway, Martha Grover, Ayumie Horie, Forrest Lesch-Middleton, Kristen Kieffer, Kathy King, Matt Long, Alex Matisse, Lorna Meaden, Doug Peltzman, Mackenzie Smith, Shawn Spangler, and many more, you'll also find page after page of inspiration. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering Hand Building and Mastering Kilns and Firing.
Download or read book Mastering Sculpture The Figure in Clay written by Cristina Córdova and published by . This book was released on 2022-06-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay is a comprehensive workshop on sculpting the human form from head to toe for ceramic artists.
Download or read book Journey to the Heart of God Mystical Keys to Immortal Mastery written by Almine and published by Almine. This book was released on 2009-05 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The powerful relevations contained in this book emerged from a period during which the author experienced a transfiguration, entering the presence of the Infinite for the second time since moving into God-consciousness in 2000.
Download or read book Mastering Clay Hand Building written by Dollie Kahle and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2021-06-04 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Handbuilding is a ceramics technique that allows you to create forms with clay and your hands, without using a throwing wheel. Before ceramicists invented the wheel, hand-building was the only way they could create functional and artistic ceramic forms. Enjoyable reading for anyone interested in art. Although written as a ceramic guide book for beginners to advanced ceramic artists, this is also an excellent manual for teachers of all grades. This book is an adventure in creating with clay. The author takes you through the process in an easy-to-understand way. It's full of inspiring pictures of hand-built pieces along with simple "how-to" photos. The text is clear and entertaining as weaves stories, humor, history, and philosophy around detailed technical information.
Download or read book Mastering Polymer Clay written by Eva L Juniper and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-03-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a transforming journey into the magical world of polymer clay with 'MASTERING Polymer Clay: The Complete Guide to Mastering Polymer Clay Artistry - From Essential Techniques to Jewelry Making, Unlock Your Creativity and Transform Ordinary Clay into Extraordinary Creations.' This thorough guide is your key to unlocking the full range of creative possibilities, taking you through essential techniques and empowering you to create magnificent jewelry that goes beyond the ordinary. Learn the foundations of polymer clay, including how to condition, shape, and sculpt. From pinch pots and coils to exquisite textures and perfect connections, this book delves deeply into every aspect of the making process. Discover the secrets to blending and layering colors, creating realistic textures, and utilizing acrylic paints to give depth and richness to your artwork. The focus then shifts to the alluring world of jewelry making, where you'll learn to create beads, pendants, and earrings that reflect your own style. Navigate the incorporation of metal embellishments, jump rings, and ear wires to transform your polymer clay artworks into wearable art. Each page invites you to express your creativity, experiment with approaches, and develop a repertory of abilities that will elevate your trade. Whether you're a beginner or an established artist, 'Mastering Polymer Clay' is your reliable companion on the path to becoming a polymer clay maestro. With precise directions, motivating illustrations, and a plethora of tips and methods, this book urges you to unleash your artistic potential and convert ordinary clay into exceptional works. Immerse yourself in the wonder of polymer clay artwork and see your ideas come to life on your creative table."
Download or read book The Joy of Clay written by Well-Being Publishing and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2024-07-05 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Transformative Power of Pottery Imagine immersing yourself in the tactile joy of clay, shaping it with your own hands, and transforming it into art. The Joy of Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics opens up a world where creativity meets tradition, offering a comprehensive path for beginners to embark on a pottery journey that could change the way they view the world around them. Begin your odyssey by diving into the rich history and significance of pottery, understanding the various types of clay, and their unique properties to find your perfect match. Our guide then smoothly transitions you into setting up your very own pottery studio, detailing the essential tools, equipment, and methodologies to create a safe and efficient workspace. Master the Ceramic Process from the ground up, exploring the crucial stages of clay and delving into the heart of pottery with hand-building techniques and the basics of the potter's wheel. Step-by-step, you will be guided through the creation of your first pot, embracing the mistakes and victories alike, as you journey towards becoming adept at wheel throwing, from crafting the simplest of cylinders to the most elaborate lidded vessels. But the journey doesn't end there. Learn how to breathe life into your creations with surface decoration techniques, glazes, and color explorations. Each chapter builds upon the last, ensuring a learning curve that is as rewarding as the stunning projects you will complete. Finally, discover the joy of sharing your creations, from the practicalities of selling your work to the emotional fulfillment of joining a pottery community. Alongside developing a fascinating hobby, experience the therapeutic benefits of pottery, from mindfulness to creativity and beyond. The Joy of Clay is not just a book; it's an invitation to embark on a journey of self-discovery, creativity, and eternal learning. Whether you're looking to decorate your home, gift something unique to your loved ones, or simply find a peaceful retreat in the rhythm of the wheel, this guide is your gateway to the mesmerizing world of ceramics. Are you ready to shape clay, creativity, and maybe even your future? Dive into The Joy of Clay and begin a journey where every page turned shapes the path to becoming the potter you've always dreamed of being.
