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| 9000 - POTTER'S MANUAL |
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Author: Kenneth Clark
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He also suggests ways in which potters can extend their techniques of production to meet the needs of changing markets and conditions, whilst trying to keep a balance between the work of the artist innovator and the production potter or ceramicist.
In this comprehensive guide to pottery Kenneth Clark explains with the help of practical and informative text together with step-by-step illustrations and examples of finished work the various aspects of pottery. These include techniques of wedge making, pinching, coiling, slab building, throwing, joining, moulding and turning. In addition Clark gives full details on techniques of decoration, tools and equipment, kilns and firing, glazes, pigments and stains finishing with a full glossary. |
| 9001 - POTTERY |
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Beautifully illustrated and eminently practical, this book introduces the beginner to wheel-made pottery and the full range of handbuilding, slip-casting, extrusion and raku techniques, with an extended section on glazing and decoration.
Author: Tony Birks
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| 9003 - POTTERS TIPS |
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This useful compendium is an invaluable guide for practising potters, containing money-saving tips and how-to advice on using everyday objects as tools of the trade in a potter’s workshop. Tips written by potters include how to use a pair of tights to sieve clay, and how to create throwing ribs out of old beer cans. Potters’ Tips is both an entertaining read, and a testament to the resourcefulness of Ceramic Review magazine’s readers. Potters’ Tips contains nearly some 600 pieces of advice, all previously printed in Ceramic Review, catalogued into sections including clay, throwing and turning, finishing and handbuilding, decoration, glazing, firing, tools, equipment and materials. Extensive cross-referencing index included. This spiral-bound volume with how-to drawings is a useful addition to any potter’s workshop. Alternatively it can be read as a collection of ideas which reveals the way potters work and think about their craft.
Author: Edited by emmanuel Cooper
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| 9004 - THE COMPLETE POTTER'S COMPANION |
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The new Pottery Book is a completely new and revised edition of the Complete Potters Companion
Pottery is a dynamic art form, constantly evolving as it responds to newly developed techniques and the changing aspirations of potters and students
The book, as before, has been designed to help beginners and serious students alike, it guides the reader through the latest hand building and glazing techniques, new tested glaze recipes, kiln designs and firing programmes, as well as describing the traditional methods of working with clay
Each technique is supported by detailed instructions and specially taken step-by-step photographs
'Galleries' of work by respected artists from around the world is an inspirational feature of this book
Pots by Paul Soldner, Claudi Casanovas, Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Claude Casanovas, Hans Coper, Lucie Rie, Claude Champy, Shoji Hamada and Takeshi Yasuda, to name but a few, are included and show the reader the spectacular results that can be achieved with clay.
Author: Tony Birks
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| 9005 - CERAMICS: WAY OF CREATION |
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How do ceramic artists create their work? Where do their ideas spring from and what is the source of their work methods? If you've ever wanted to explore the artistic process, this fascintating study of 36 ceramic artists and the "ways of creation" they employ to produce their unique works of art will delight and inspire you. Noted ceramist Richard Zakin has filled this volume with exciting color photos and compelling stories about the artists and the ways they create their inventive and vital works.
Author: Richard Zakin
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| 9006 - THE POTTER'S PROFESSIONAL HANDBOOK |
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Are you considering a change in how you practis your pottery ? If so you will appreciate this expert advice from Steve Branfman, who has distinguished himself as an artist, teacher and businessman.
Steven offers friendly and useful guidance for everything from determining what a professional is to setting up shop and selling your work.
Author: Steven Branfman
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| 9008 - POTS IN THE KITCHEN |
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Pots in the Kitchen traces the development of handmade pots used for cooking in Britain from the beginning of the twentieth century.
Clay pots from Morocco, South America, Spain and India, casseroles, baking dishes, together with many humble pots such as cutlery drainers, colanders and lemon squeezers are all celebrated in this book as never before.
With special features illustrating Potters at Work, this book shows how leading makers create their unique handmade pots in step-by-step sequences. Practical guidance is given on how to cook with handmade pottery and, for potters, there is essential information about clay bodies and firing pots.
Author: Josie Walter
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| 9010 - POTTERY BASICS |
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This book is a basic introduction to pottery. It covers everything the beginner needs to know to start making beautiful ceramics. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions guide you through the techniques for making, decorating, and firing pottery and twelve simple projects allow you to put your skills into practice.
Chapters include an introduction to types of clay, basic modelling methods such as throwing, pinching, coiling and turning. Key techniques are taught for biscuit and glaze firing. Each progressive project develops a new skill, and then teaches you how to add texture and decorate your vessel using inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist techniques.
Author: Jacqui Atkin
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