Complete Pottery Techniques

Author : DK
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 1465497978
Total Pages : 258 pages
Book Rating : 4.70/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Jacqui Atkin
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.50/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed written by Jacqui Atkin and published by B.E.S. Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Atkin takes the mystery out of hand-building by showing precisely what happens at each point in the process. Simple, creative projects clearly illuminate coil, slab, molds, and pinch techniques--all demonstrated in clear step-by-step photos.

Author : Kristin Muller
Publisher : Quarry Books
ISBN 13 : 1610581601
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Potter's Complete Studio Handbook written by Kristin Muller and published by Quarry Books. This book was released on 2011-10-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Pottery making and wheel throwing is a timeless craft, perfect for beginner crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty. The Potter's Complete Studio Handbook is the perfect guide for all levels to enjoy and master the art of pottery. The book is a compilation of the best features from The Potter's Studio Handbook and The Potter's Studio Clay and Glaze Handbook, bringing the best of hand-building and wheel-throwing techniques together with comprehensive instruction for clays and glazes. Inside, you'll find: —expert tips and tricks for selecting and preparing your clay, constructing slab projects, throwing and centering clay on the wheel, firing your project to perfection —16 beautiful and functional projects with step-by-step photos using wheel-throwing, hand-building, and slipcasting techniques that can be done at home —more than 40 formulas for unique clays and glazes with instructions on how to use them plus troubleshooting tips from the experts —behind-the-scenes access to production and mining facilities . . . and much more!

Author : Anderson Turner
Publisher : The American Ceramic Society
ISBN 13 : 1574983253
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.58/5 ( download)

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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?

Author : Bill Van Gilder
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781579908553
Total Pages : 188 pages
Book Rating : 4.51/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Wheel-thrown Pottery written by Bill Van Gilder and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They?ll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects.

Author : Anthony Quinn
Publisher : B.E.S. Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780764137334
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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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.

Author : Ben Carter
Publisher : Mastering Ceramics
ISBN 13 : 0760349754
Total Pages : 211 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mastering the Potter's Wheel written by Ben Carter and published by Mastering Ceramics. 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"--

Author : Linda Franz
Publisher : Stackpole Books
ISBN 13 : 0811741850
Total Pages : 352 pages
Book Rating : 4.59/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Basic Pottery Making written by Linda Franz and published by Stackpole Books. This book was released on 2009-01-19 with total page 352 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Step-by-step instructions complete with color photographs. Includes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing. 4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potter.

Author : Steve Mattison
Publisher : Apple Press
ISBN 13 : 9781840923636
Total Pages : 224 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Potter written by Steve Mattison and published by Apple Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This definitive guide takes you through all the processes from clay to kiln: from designing your own pieces, to making, decorating and firing them. The book is clearly laid out and packed with factual information that creative ceramists will want to have to hand, including descriptions of the very latest materials, and instructions on how to use them effectively in your work. Step-by-step instructions for traditional methods and new products, such as paper-clay and print-on-clay, are combined with examples of work by some of the world's top ceramicists and details of how they achieve their results.

Author : Louisa Taylor
Publisher : Chronicle Books
ISBN 13 : 9781452101620
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Ceramics Bible written by Louisa Taylor and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2011-09-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ceramicists have been plying their art and craft for thousands of years, and never more prolifically than today. The Ceramics Bible is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume on the subject. Brimming with more than 700 full-color photos and illustrations, this is the new definitive guide for serious ceramics practitioners. Inside are step-by-step instructions on molding, firing, and glazing techniques, generously accompanied by detailed photographs. Also included are beautiful examples of contemporary work, plus plenty of historical information, artist profiles, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section. Perfect for students, artists, and collectors, this is a tremendously valuable addition to the vibrant world of ceramics.