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"Art that delights the senses and
reflects how varied our perceptions of the cup can be. Sumptuous
photographs capture the work of master ceramists and reveal the
limitless artistic potential of the cup. From hand built to wheel
thrown, functional to sculptural, round to square, organic to
avant-garde, the cups that grace these pages are unique expressions of
ceramic mastery. Whether inspired by ancient pottery of contemporary
conceptual art, the works in this eclectic collection represent today's
best." |
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"The amazing beauty and variety in
these 500 bowls is a testament to the imagination and inventiveness of
today's ceramists. Every technique from across the globe, many
perfected through centuries of time, is beautifully presented here.
Judity Motzkin's pit-fired bowl, for example, is a wonderful
continuation of the traditions of the earliest potters. Holly walker has
taken slip and earthenware methods to new levels. And the possibilities
of porcelain are highlighted by both Greg Daly's colorful bowls and the
quiet elegance of Meredith Brickell's simplest forms. The vast arrays of
styles will inspire you to find and express your own unique artistic
vision." |
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"Expressing the human form through
ceramics. This extraordinary photographic collection features 500
contemporary figurative pieces from today's most accomplished ceramists.
The diverse and captivating work displayed here decisively demonstrates
why no artistic subject is as intriguing or as powerful as the human
figure." |
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"A captivation compilation of 500 of
the most creative and technically astounding teapots you've ever seen.
Collectors and ceramists alike will enjoy a huge variety of shapes,
surface treatments, and techniques it presents, including hand built and
wheel thrown, stoneware and porcelain, round and square, wax resist and
slip work, and functional and strictly sculptural. Whether they explore
pure function of challenge our expectations of what a spout, handle, and
lid are, these teapots are both visually fascinating and thought
provoking." |
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"Whether you're a full-time potter
or a lover of decorative arts, you'll be fascinated and inspired by this
book. The first to detail the process of making architectural ceramics
in the studio. After explaining the basics of building, decorating,
sectioning, firing, and installing, author Peter King walks you through
specific steps for throwing and handbuilding sinks, building a highly
dimensional fireplace from a base slab, adding a carved relief
countertop to an existing one, and building a door surround using
pressed molding. A gallery brimming with works ranging from outdoor
sculptural installations to garage door surrounds, illustrates the
diversity and creative potential of contemporary architectural ceramics."
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"With more than 700 color
photographs and schematic drawings to illustrate every material, piece
of equipment, and technique, The Big Book of Ceramics is the most
comprehensive, most accessible introduction to the art of pottery making
available. Following a historical overview is a thorough presentation of
basic ceramic materials (clays, glazes, and preparation methods),
equipment (kilns, potters' wheels, and the like), and tools (for
measuring, modeling, throwing, and glazing). The heart of the book is a
section on the techniques of hand-building (hollowing out, pinching,
coiling, slab-building), firing, and glazing, followed by molding and
throwing methods. Anchoring and amplifying the lessons just learned is a
series of step-by-step demonstrations that put these carious techniques
into practice in creating a range of ceramic vessels and sculptural
forms." |
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"This radically new easy-to-use
format features die-cut pages that split the book into two separate
halves, avoiding the tiresome tack of switching back and forth between
the general techniques sections and the instruction for a specific
project. Just open the top half to the design you want to work, and the
lower half to the techniques you need to do it, as you need to know
them, There's no wasted space, so there's lots more room for extra
projects and loads of techniques, ideas, and professional secrets." |
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"This revised edition of Daniel
Rhodes' seminal book on the fundamentals of ceramic technology adheres
closely to editions published in 1957 and revised in 1973, updating and
simplifying where necessary, and adding new sections devoted to health
hazards, computer calculation programs, increased color information, and
expanded photographic images of both historical and contemporary work.
Over 250 color photos plus illustrations and chars offer detailed
information for today's potter." |
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"Over 400 fabulous designs. Just
copy a pattern onto something ready-made like a plain mug or serving
dish, and begin painting. Whether it's stenciling or spattering, the
techniques are fun and simple to accomplish. With over 400 Stylish
designs for virtually every type of ceramic you can think of, the
possibilities are endless." |
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"When conceptualizing a work in
clay, the method of decoration is almost as important as the way the
piece itself is constructed. As an integral part of the process, the
decoration must harmonize with the material, shape, size, texture, and
color of the piece and help pull together all these elements. Decoration
Techniques shows how to decorate ceramics at every stage of a piece's
development, from when it's first modeled, thrown, or molded to multiple
glazing. The extensive illustrations and thorough explanations walk you
through each step of the various decorative techniques, from simple but
effective designs to complex, sophisticated schemes." |
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"Even if you've never held a
paintbrush before, you can create great-looking painted pottery. Thanks
to this first-of-its-kind book, you'll discover how easy and fast it is
to transform a white ceramic form into an original work of art! The book
is designed to be used at contemporary ceramic studios, where you're
provided with everything you need to paint, stencil, and sponge colorful
designs onto an array of white ceramic forms, which are then fired and
glazed in the studio. Amaze yourself, your friends, and relatives with
colorful personalized gifts. Produce gorgeous plates, cups, planters,
teapots, vases, and bowls for use and decoration." |
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"All the supplies and processes
associated with the ceramic technique of hand-building are explained in
this practical volume: the tools and materials, the properties of different
clays, and the basics of using pinching, coils, strips, and slabs to
model with clay. A series of photographic step-by-step exercises
explores various approaches to hand-building methods for creating bowls,
vases, sculptures, abstract forms, and more." |
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"Have you ever imagined plunging
your bare hands into a block of cool, moist clay? Pinching or coiling
it? Smoothing or incising it? Burnishing or glazing it? Gradually
transforming it into an elegant vase, beautiful platter, abstract
sculpture, or distinctive tile? Let Handbuilt Ceramics show you how.
With the author's help, you'll soon discover that handbuilding (shaping
clay by hand instead of using a potter's wheel) is a wonderful place for
beginners to start, a process as sensual or playful. as meditative or
precise, as easy or challenging as you choose to make it." |
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"If you want to work with clay,
sooner or later you'll want to make tableware. Now you can set your
table with fabulous ceramic pieces like those sold in the best galleries
and stores. Kathy Triplett ceramist, teacher, and author of the
best-selling Handbuilt Ceramics leads you through the entire process,
with hundreds of step-by-step color photographs. You'll learn the basics
of handbuilding shaping clay without a potter's wheel from selecting the
clay to firing the finished pieces. Four top potters share their
expertise on glazes and surface decoration. And there are four full
table settings, each with a delicious extra salt and pepper shakers in
one, a teapot in another. Finally, there's lots of advice on creation
your own original designs. Before long you'll set a very handsome table." |
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"Have you ever longed for the beauty
and warmth of handmade tiles? At last, they can be yours. In Handmade
Tiles, renowned tile maker Frank Giorgini brings the art of making
ceramic tiles alive. Both complete novice and the expert ceramist will
be delighted by the author's concise and relaxed approach to teaching
tile techniques." |
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"If you love working with clay,
you'll love what plaster molds can do for your work. As time-saving
tools, they're invaluable, of course. With a single mold, a potter can
quickly produce hundreds of replicas of almost any clay or non-clay
object, from intricate handsculpted tiles and elegant thrown vases to
handcarved wooden bowls. Today, multipiece molds also allow clay artists
to design and create one of a kind pieces that just can't be built by
hand." |
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"Formulating your own glazes is one
of the most fascinating and intriguing aspects of pottery-making. But
are those glazes durable in use? Do they fit your clay body without
crazing or shivering? Or do they leach undesirable materials into food
or drink or fade in color over time? How can you be sure your glazes are
suitable for their intended use? These questions and more are addressed
in this book written by potters for potters. You will also learn that
excellent, functional Cone 6 glazes can be both durable and
attractive--the best possible outcome!" |
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"Create extraordinary works of art,
filled with color and shining with light! Elaborate and often dazzling,
mosaics can transform everything from a simple hand mirror to an entire
floor. And it's a flexible style too. Select from a range of colors,
materials (such as glass, tile, and marble), and design possibilities to
get a perfect match for your own interiors. To fashion something truly
spectacular, just follow the instructions, patters, and advice you'll
find right here! See what tools you'll need, how to work safely, and
ways to make any surface suitable form mosaics. Examine the variety of
tesserae that can go into a mosaic: classic smalti, or handmade Italian
glass; vitreous glass; ceramic tiles; ceramic tesserae and even buttons,
beads, bottle caps, shells and broken pottery. Get the best methods of
cutting shapes, laying down the pieces, and setting them firmly in
place. Do one of twenty projects, complete with templates to copy you'll
find sections inspired by classical, Mexican, Islamic, Eastern, and
modern designs. Try a golden Byzantine box; an Aztec serpent wall panel
that's neatly 10 feet long; a boldly colored Mexican window box; an
Islamic pattern wall panel; a hand-shaped mirror; and a glittery mirror
bathroom. It's your choice. Each project suggests two color options in
addition to the one picture. Each unique object will give your
contemporary home a beautifully classic touch!" |
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"Over 35 projects and ideas for
indoor and outdoor mosaics, including frames, pots, boxes, paving stones
and a splashback. Perfect weekend pastime requiring only very basic
tools, easily learned techniques, and readily available materials,
Written by an acclaimed expert on the subject who regularly runs popular
weekend mosaic courses." |
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"Master ceramist John Kenny guides
you step-by-step from buying your clay and setting up a workspace to the
final glazing and firing of your ceramic piece. This book explains the
methods of handbuilding and the techniques of working the potter's
wheel. The properties of clay and clay bodies, molds, and kilns are
described in detail. With the recipes, application and firing
information detailed here, you can begin experimenting and preparing
your own glazes. Throughout the book Kenny illustrates a variety of
surface treatments and special decorative techniques. For those readers
contemplating pottery as a full-time pursuit, the author relates
numerous aspects of ceramics which have developed into careers." |
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"From the author of "Stoneware
Glazes - A Systematic Approach"... a new book in which the
recipe-based grid method is laid out fully for the first time. For the
beginner keen to know how glazes work and for the experienced ceramic
artist, this book takes one through the method in clear language.
Without the need for complicated maths or chemistry it provides deep
insights to fundamental glaze principles while revealing exciting new
glazes." |
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"Welcome to the world of
wheel-thrown ceramics. Awaiting you is a spinning potter's wheel and a
lump of glistening clay. Bring your willing hands, an open heart, and a
copy of this book, and you'll soon be throwing your own clay pieces:
cylindrical spoon vases; elegant thrown bowls that you've altered by
gently pressing their walls; beautiful pitchers, with "pulled"
handles and spouts; double-walled bowls, and more." |