Download or read book Complete Pottery Techniques written by DK and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2019-08-27 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong. The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills. With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity.
Download or read book Ceramic Design Course written by Anthony Quinn and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (back cover) This is a complete course in designing ceramics with confidence. Focusing on the design process and principles of shape, form, surface, and function, it also includes practical instruction in studio techniques for rendering your ideas into reality. A complete range of practical advice is offered, organized into units covering each stage of the design process, from working out a brief and seeking inspiration to drawing up technical plans and developing the design. Design concepts with both practical and esthetic considerations are explored in detail, and real-life case studies give valuable insights into the world of practicing ceramic designers. Whether you want to create functional, hard-wearing pots or decorative fine art pieces, this book will demystify the design process and provide the inspiration and skills you need to design with flair. Anthony Quinn is a freelance designer for the tableware industry. Among his clients are Wedgewood, Royal Worcester, and Denby Pottery. He is a senior lecturer in ceramic design at the renowned Central Saint Martin's College in London and is a visiting tutor at the Royal College of Art. Anthony has recently launched a range of pierced oven and tableware with Hartley Greens pottery, designed in conjunction with the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. He has also recently designed the in-flight dining experience for British Airways First Class and Club World. He lives and works in London.
Download or read book The Potter s Book of Glaze Recipes written by Emmanuel Cooper and published by University of Pennsylvania Press. This book was released on 2004-08-31 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes is a must for potters and ceramicists of all abilities interested in creating their own glazes.
Download or read book Surface Design for Ceramics written by Maureen Mills and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book The Magic of Ceramics written by David W. Richerson and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2012-09-12 with total page 315 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most people would be surprised at how ceramics are used, from creating cellular phones, radio, television, and lasers to its role in medicine for cancer treatments and restoring hearing. The Magic of Ceramics introduces the nontechnical reader to the many exciting applications of ceramics, describing how ceramic material functions, while teaching key scientific concepts like atomic structure, color, and the electromagnetic spectrum. With many illustrations from corporations on the ways in which ceramics make advanced products possible, the Second Edition also addresses the newest areas in ceramics, such as nanotechnology.
Download or read book Pottery for Beginners written by Kara Leigh Ford and published by Page Street Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-05 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren’t sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara’s studio offer visual guidance every step of the way. Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you’re ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you’ve learned pottery’s fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique style and understand the basics of the firing process—whether in your own kiln or at a community studio—ensuring beautifully finished pieces. Kara’s can-do approach brings handmade ceramic creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming home décor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you’ll find all you need to embark on your pottery journey.
Download or read book Handbuilt Ceramics written by Kathy Triplett and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for the general reader with an interest in ceramics, Handbuilt Ceramics is a big, colorful, and complete how-to manual for shaping clay without a potter’s wheel. Features 8 projects, complete with materials lists, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed “how-to” color photos.
Download or read book Mastering the Potter s Wheel written by Ben Carter and published by Voyageur Press (MN). This book was released on 2016-06 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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"--
Download or read book Hand Building written by Shay Amber and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2008 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceramics are always popular with crafters, and hand building with low-fire earthenware is a natural place to start. This book by artist Shay Amber will inspire even the most intimidated beginner.
Download or read book Wood fired Ceramics written by Amedeo Salamoni and published by Schiffer Craft. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: With over 500 brilliant color photographs, this book highlights the work of 100 innovative ceramic artists who still use the labor intensive, and sometimes unpredictable, process of wood-firing. Throughout the book, artists share several examples of their work, ranging from small pots to monumental installations, as well as their stories about their inspiration, influences, and techniques. The artists also relate how they have adapted various methods of wood-firing to their own needs and environments, using fast-fire, Naborigama, Anagama, and other kilns. Kiln drawings, information about firing logs, clay, glaze and slip formulas, and wood firing resources are also included.The artwork is representative of the diversity of styles, from glazing techniques to the often unique creations based on placement within the various kilns. This book is an essential for all who appreciate or practice ceramic art today.
Download or read book California Potteries written by Mike Schneider and published by Schiffer Publishing. This book was released on 1995 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the 1930s to the 1960s, numerous potteries in California turned out some of the finest figural pottery ever made in America. Here they are illustrated in over 800 color photographs covering more than 75 companies such as Brayton Laguna, Kay Finch, Hedi Scoop, DeLee Art, Robert Simmons, Walker-Renaker, and others. Provides information about the potteries, tips for collectors, and Price Guide.
Download or read book Alternative American Ceramics 1870 1955 written by Ken Forster and published by Schiffer Limited. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A study of pottery not made for profit. Details recreational, therapeutic, governmental, philanthropic, academic, and other non-commercial programs in pottery.
Download or read book Romantic Staffordshire Ceramics written by Jeffrey B. Snyder and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 1997 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceramic dinner services, housewares and tea sets decorated with finely detailed transfer prints in "Romantic Staffordshire" designs of the Victorian era. Over 500 color photos shown with a discussion of prints produced by English potteries, the manufacturers' marks, values guide, bibliography and index.
Download or read book Practical Pottery written by Jon Schmidt and published by Mango. This book was released on 2020-07-14 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: #1 New Release in Pottery & Ceramics ─ Crafting Pottery for Daily Use An introduction to pottery. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby, especially when you have a guide this simple to get you started. Potter and entrepreneur Jon Schmidt coaxes us into the world of pottery with a promise that we do not have to know everything about the complicated chemistry behind making pottery to enjoy it! By taking us back to the basics, Schmidt offers an introduction to pottery and a guide to creating functional pieces, along with insights into the business side of creating and selling your art. Focus on functionality. While pottery pieces can be detailed and intricate, Schmidt finds the beauty in more practical pieces. From mugs to bowls, Schmidt shows us a host of functional pieces that we can create using our very own hands. As a coffee shop owner, Schmidt uses handmade items for everything. And, he uses this pottery book to demonstrate how we too can create beautiful pieces for daily use, and potentially profit from them. Endless ideas for beginners to experienced throwers. This is the book for those who have never wielded pottery tools before and those who consider themselves experts with the pottery wheel. Whichever category you fall into, you'll find endless possibilities for making beautiful works of functioning art with your own hands. By offering an array of ideas and techniques, Schmidt's book captures the interest of a wide audience of creatives like you, no matter your experience level. Dive into Practical Pottery and find... A guide for getting started in pottery and ceramics that doesn't require expensive equipment, clay, and glazes Numerous tips and tricks for creating functional pottery, such as mugs, bowls, plates, teapots, beer steins, and more! Projects that will push you to craft functional art and turn your work into bonus income Readers of Mastering Hand Building; Potter's Bible; and Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide will love Jon Schmidt's Practical Pottery.
Download or read book 500 Cups written by Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott and published by Lark Books. This book was released on 2004 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description
Download or read book The Ceramics of China written by Gloria Mascarelli and published by Schiffer Book for Collectors. This book was released on 2003 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Over 7000 years of Chinese pottery and porcelain in text and pictures, from Neolithic times through the fall of the Qing dynasty in 1911. Illustrations follow the evolution from the earliest pottery tomb figures to the fine porcelains created by edicts of nineteenth century Chinese Emperors. The book features over 400 color photographs, a Time Line of selected historical events, and values in today's marketplace for each pictured item.
Download or read book The Invisible Core written by Marguerite Wildenhain and published by . This book was released on 1973 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Life and reflections of a woman artist and craftsman who has lived and worked in northern California for more than thirty years.
