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Building on the success of the original volume, this revised edition of The Ceramics Bible features new techniques, terms, images, and artist profiles--as well as the tried-and-true step-by-step instruction and comprehensiveness that students, instructors, artists, and collectors have all come to appreciate. Since it's debut in September 2011, The Ceramics Bible has been the go-to guide for anyone interested in this flourishing art form. The revised...
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The art of porcelain manufacturing is linked closely to China and its history, appearing in the 7th century when it became an important symbol of royalty or high status. The masterpieces of the genre featured in this book range from simple tea bowls and fantastic vases to hair ornaments, figurines and snuff boxes with intricate, multi-coloured designs. The presentations of these fragile objects are accompanied by an informative outline of the history...
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Thinking about creating your own art at home? Don't want to purchase art pieces that don't connect with who you are as a person and what you want your home to look like?Dorothy James points out some of the best ways to create beautiful art on a budget.It does not get easier than this!
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Painting on ceramics is an art accessible to everyone. Whether you are a potter, painter, or hobbyist, you'll discover that free-hand creative painting on ceramics will add an extra dimension to your work. By making items aesthetic as well as functional, you'll personalize your environment and create one-of-a-kind gifts for family and friends. Clear, step-by-step instructions for the whole ceramic process are combined with suggestions for finding...
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Après son apparition au VIIe siècle, l'art de la porcelaine en Chine est rapidement devenu un symbole important de la royauté et de la haute société. Ce livre offre une large gamme d'objets, des simples bols aux magnifiques vases et autres ornements aux motifs complexes et multicolores. La délicatesse et le raffinement de la porcelaine continuent encore aujourd'hui à attirer l'attention des amoureux d'art à travers le monde.
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Las azulejerías del Hospital de Pobres Sacerdotes de Valencia constituyen, posiblemente, el conjunto más importante conservado in situ de la cerámica arquitectónica valenciana. En este libro se estudia un primer grupo, terminado en 1782, siendo arzobispo de Valencia Francisco Fabián y Fuero, el cual, con motivo de la celebración del segundo centenario de la muerte de san Luis Beltrán, patrocinó la reconstrucción del Hospital de Pobres Sacerdotes,...
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Ready, set, throw! If you've ever wanted to try your hand at the pottery wheel, or if you have ever taken a class and walked away wishing you knew more, you've come to the right place.⍾Welcome to the wheel, from artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber. In “The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing”, you'll find all you need to develop the skills (and patience) you need to make your first forms. You'll start at the beginning of the process with...
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Get inspired and get glazing! “Amazing Glaze Recipes and Combinations” provides a captivating collection of sure-fire glaze recipes and electrifying combinations for low-fire, mid-range, and high-fire potters. Hundreds of photos and technically-edited recipes ensure you'll get the best possible results.⍾⍾Whether you're searching for excitement at cone 6 or looking for the perfect high-fire shino recipe, you've come to the right place. Join...
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"A disgraced former NHL player and a local artist are thrown together when her pottery studio burns to the ground on the day he returns to Prince Edward Island. But as they work together to rebuild, their secrets will come out, putting even their hearts on the line"--
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Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more.
With an emphasis on learning new skills, having fun, and embracing imperfection, “The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery” supports your creative process as you explore:
• Basic information on working with clays as well as materials used for decorating.
• Tutorials...
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An essential guide for beginner and advanced potters, featuring step-by-step photographs to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques.
Begin making beautiful ceramics, even if you've never attempted pottery before, following detailed information about:
• Essential tools and studio equipment
• Different types and constituencies of clay, including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and raku
• Forming methods, including pinching, coiling,...
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Discover the Transformative Power of Pottery
Imagine immersing yourself in the tactile joy of clay, shaping it with your own hands, and transforming it into art. The Joy of Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics opens up a world where creativity meets tradition, offering a comprehensive path for beginners to embark on a pottery journey that could change the way they view the world around them.
Begin your odyssey by diving into the rich...
17) Creative Pottery: Innovative Techniques and Experimental Designs in Thrown and Handbuilt Ceramics
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Take your work to the next level! Join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf for a journey that will help you grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding.
Creative Pottery begins with a quick review of where you are in your own journey as a potter. If you need to brush up on the basics, help setting goals, or pointers on how to translate your inspiration into your work, you've come to the right place. The rest...
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Inside, discover all the major pottery techniques used the world over, from time-honoured traditional methods to exciting new developments. These include coiling, combing, resist decoration, sgraffito, slabbing and texturing clay. Once you've learnt these essential techniques, put your new skills into practice with a wealth of inspirational examples, ranging from bowls, vases and cups, to plaques, spheres and sculpture.⍾⍾In addition, advice on...
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Learn how to master one of the most ancient yet simple and appealing ceramics techniques. Taught with a modern approach by a master potter, this amazing collection of pinched projects is the perfect place to start your new ceramics hobby or to explore new ways to shape clay as a more experienced crafter.⍾⍾Pinching is a wonderfully direct method of interacting with clay that allows for making a range of forms and styles. Projects are simple and...
20) Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay: A Guide to Capturing the Human Form for Ceramic Artists
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Explore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay.⍾⍾In “Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay”, renowned sculptor and instructor Cristina Córdova teaches everything you need to know to replicate the full human figure using clay.⍾• Start by developing meaningful sketches and reference points.⍾• Then learn how to make and use...