The Potter's Studio Handbook: A start-to-finish guide to hand-built and wheel-thrown ceramics
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| Rating | : | 4.28 (812 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785833161 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Kristin Muller has been a ceramic artist for 20 years and an arts administrator for 10. Currently the education director for Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, Connecticut, she has been teaching ceramics there for more than thirteen years. Kristin has attended countless seminars and workshops with leading potters and clay artists
Karen in Florida said Handy and helpful. While setting up a ceramics program in a 55+ active adult community, I needed a quick helpful guide with lots of guidance. I tried this book and it has been indeed helpful with lots of information on clay types, stages, firing processes, glazing, handbui. Potters Handbook L. J. Nolan Good smooth transaction. Item arrived in a timely matter and as described. Thanks, just what I was looking for.. "a frustrating disappointment" according to Kelly Mollins. I am an intermediate potter looking for new ideas, techiniques, and sources of inspiration. I expected this book to include more projects. The first 1a frustrating disappointment I am an intermediate potter looking for new ideas, techiniques, and sources of inspiration. I expected this book to include more projects. The first 130 pages included light coverage of basic information that is available in dozens of other books. There . 0 pages included light coverage of basic information that is available in dozens of other books. There
Pottery making and wheel throwing is a timeless craft, perfect for beginner crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty. This is the perfect guide for all levels to enjoy and master the art of pottery.. Even if you haven't touched clay since your childhood art class, let The Potter's Studio Handbook guide you through the process of designing and equipping your own ceramic studio, teaching you techniques that will have you generating clay projects in no time. Once the techniques are mastered, this guide will remain an invaluable resource to all clay artists, one that will stay in the studio for years to come. Each step is illustrated for creating beautiful,
She guides beginners through advanced students in equipping a ceramic studio, handling the design, preparing the clay, constructing slab projects, throwing on a wheel, glazing, and firing. illus. The 16 clay projects featured here include teapots, vases, and dinner plates. Readers can draw inspiration from the creative painting and underglazing examples, as well as the unusual firing techniques for color and texture. Highly recommended, though professional potters will want advanced works like Irene Poulton s Fired Up with Raku: Over 300 Recipes. ART INSTRUCTION Muller, a ceramic artist since 1987 and the education director for Brookfield Craft Center in Brookfield, CT, offers a splendid book on a timeless art. 2007. bi