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Ceramics
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Ceramics - Ways of Creation
Examines the work of thirty-six contemporary ceramic artists, providing insights into the techniques they use, and the sources of their inspiration; and includes color photographs of selected works.
The Electric Kiln
The Electric Kiln is very much a manual of how to install your electric kiln and what to do if something goes wrong with it.The book is also a guide on how to make the best use of your kiln toachieve the effects you want. Almost by definition it mostly deals withoxidation but there is also a section on reduction firing. The Ceramics Handbook series was conceived as an introductionto various topics and techniques relating to the use of clay. The booksare aimed at the student or the practised potter who is experimentingin a new area.
Pottery Form
A master ceramist and internationally known teacher offers practical information about pottery making as well as insights into the craft's meaning, history, and spirit. Featuring more than 170 photographs, this volume describes and depicts basic forms and their creation using the potter's wheel as well as by modeling, coiling, and slab building.
Electric Kiln Ceramics
Get the Best Results From Your Electric Kiln Electric kilns offer the ceramist safety, convenience, and reliability and have gained tremendous popularity among a wide range of ceramists. In this third edition of Electric Kiln Ceramics, noted ceramist and teacher Richard Zakin provides information to help you make the best possibly use of your electric kiln. Beginning with an introduction to electric kilns and the various clays and glazes best suited to their use, the book addresses all aspects of using these kilns, including appropriate ceramic surfaces, imagery creation strategies, loading and firing, and safety practices. Dozens of clay body and glazy recipes formulated specifically for use in electric kilns Step-by-step photos and directions for several processes, including clay mixing, glazy testing, sprigging and stamping Extensive information on the structure of the electric kiln, how to maintain it, and how to purchase the kiln that's right for you Essays and interviews with noted ceramists who fire in electric kilns
Hand-formed Ceramics
Follow author Richard Zakin on a global survey of techniques for creating sculpture, vessels, and wall pieces. Includes complete instructions and reviews the advantages and disadvantages of forming methods. Also provides tips aplenty on the art of combining forming methods.
Electric Kiln Ceramics
Beginning with an introduction to electric kilns and the various clays and glazes best suited to their use, the book addresses all aspects of using these kilns, including appropriate ceramic surfaces, imagery creation strategies, loading and firing, and safety practices.-Amazon.
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Ceramics - Mastering the Craft
This greatly expanded and updated edition features more than 300 beautiful colour photos of the most innovative work being done in the ceramics field today. Works by leading artists are showcased in sections on utilitarian pottery, non-utilitarian pottery, sculpture, and work in the wall piece format. This second edition is a perfect blend of the technical and aesthetic aspects of ceramics, featuring historical background information, analysis of image creation strategies, and numerous technical photos. Several photo essays show such processes as raku, throwing on a wheel, hand forming in a press mould, working with coloured clay, and more. Potters will find invaluable advice on buying and formulating clays, choosing and applying glazes, firing clay bodies, and much more. Includes over 300 stunning colour photographs.
Amazing Glaze
"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.
