Pottery, ceramics and glass crafts Books
Quarry Books Polymer Clay 101: Master Basic Skills and
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£18.04
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook: Traditional
Book SynopsisMost of the glass art books available are devoted to mastering particular techniques: stained glass, lampwork, and so on. These books are full of projects that focus on just those techniques. As with our other Studio Handbooks, we sidestep this stale formula and offer aspiring glass artists a whole-craft guide for setting up a simple studio and exploring all that the art has to offer. The Glass Artist's Studio Handbook integrates tools, techniques, projects, and creative inspiration into a single package that will have exceptional shelf appeal.
£23.33
Jewish Lights Publishing Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-on Approach to
Book SynopsisDrawing on her first-hand experience of working with clay, Bankson takes readers through the seven-step process of making clay into a pot, drawing parallels at each stage to the process of spiritual growth: . Grounding: Connecting with our core elements . Kneading: Awakening to the inner realm . Centering: Focusing on creative possibility . Shaping: Balancing inner and outer tension . Finishing: Trimming away the excess . Decorating: Adding a playful touch . Firing: Committing to transformation Because clay is such an elemental substance, Bankson proposes that it calls us to let go of our pretensions - "it's just mud!" - and play as a little child. This simple connection with the earth, however, has the potential to put us "in touch with the whole of creation and, at the same time, our soul's longing to participate as an artist, creating something new and unique." Through reflective questions in each chapter - along with a wealth of unique clay projects that even beginners can do! - Bankson invites us on a journey of spiritual discovery, a path of reconnecting with our body and spirit and with the earth itself.
£12.34
Trinity University Press,U.S. Colors on Clay: The San José Tile Workshops of
Book SynopsisEqual parts art, biography, and history, Colors on Clay brings to life the artistry, designers, and styles that brought the San Jose Workshops' distinctive art pottery to international prominence. Author Susan Toomey Frost tells the story of how two colorful characters, Ethel Wilson Harris and her talented designer Fernando Ramos, revived a dying Mexican art and eventually became the driving forces behind three San Antonio art tile factories, known collectively as the San Jose Workshops. Produced from 1931 through 1977, the factories' tiles and wares became celebrated throughout the world and prized in San Antonio for both public and private installations. In addition to historical and biographical information, Frost provides detailed information on authentic tiles, helping collectors steer clear of the many reproductions on the market. Featuring 300 full-color illustrations, including never-before-seen drawings, this exhaustively researched and eminently readable book is an important addition to any collector's library.
£30.39
Shanghai Press Polymer Clay Chinese Style: Unique Home
Book SynopsisPolymer clay can be transformed into a variety of objects, such as birds, animals, plants, and food. Have you ever tried to merge this western craft with Asian culture to explore another type of artistic aesthetics? This book merges Western polymer clay making basics with Asian traditions to create practical, yet beautiful pieces of art for your home. In the chapters, you will find: Unique techniques Creative color combinations Innovative lessons, including stem glassware decoration, coaster, switch cover, and a cellphone stand Detailed instructions Insights into Chinese culture The instructions along with illustrations of the lessons are easy to follow. Through this learning process involving art, you can even come to understand more about yourself—what you like, your strengths, and what you can achieve. This is a way to learn how to work and listen to yourself, and how to deal with your emotions. It's also an opportunity to stimulate your potential artistic power.Trade Review"…a wonderful step by step book to creating polymer clay style art." —Test Try Results blog
£19.76
Watchmaker Publishing Laboratory Manual Of Glassblowing
£9.92
Workman Publishing Hypertufa Containers: Creating and Planting an
Book Synopsis“A complete guide to designing, making and planting hypertufa troughs.”—North American Rock Garden Society Hypertufa containers—also known as troughs—are rustic, striking, versatile, and perfect for small, Alpine plants. A mix of cement, perlite, peat, and water, they are simple and affordable to make at home. In Hypertufa Containers, Lori Chips details everything you need to know to make your own troughs and successfully garden in them. This hardworking book includes step-by-step instructions and color photography for making hypertufa containers in a variety of shapes and sizes. Plant portraits include growing and cultivation information, along with potting tips.
£17.09
Rowman & Littlefield Sea Glass Crafts: 28 Fun Projects You Can Make at
Book SynopsisSea glass connects civilization and nature, often in surprising ways. And collecting sea glass and pottery shards is more popular than ever. However, beyond simply admiring their beauty, many collectors are at a loss as to just what to do with their collections. Sea Glass Crafts is filled with ideas to turn your seaside treasures into home decor--inside and out, practical and decorative, whimsical and serious. From a sea glass chandelier to a shower curtain, or a sea glass wreath to a shadowbox, sea glass expert Carole Lambert covers thirty fun and beautiful projects. Step by step directions, explanations of everything you'll need, and color photographs accompany each project. Sea Glass Crafts is the perfect book for anyone fascinated by these jewels from the sea.
£18.04
Virtualbookworm.com Publishing Glass Cutters with a Brief History of Flat Glass
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£21.28
Fonthill Media LLc Seagrove Potteries Through Time
Book SynopsisLocated near the geographic heart of North Carolina, Seagrove is known as the pottery town. Though not the only place where pottery has been made in the state, when you say Seagrove to people, they suspect that you're talking about pottery. From its modest 18th century beginnings with a few Quaker potters from Pennsylvania and Nantucket, the Seagrove region today hosts more than one hundred potters.
£16.96
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing: A
Book Synopsis“An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. […] While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close.” ―Library Journal Starred Review 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 a tour through a typical ceramics studio, a discussion of the best clays for throwing, as well as a variety of centering methods. Then unleash your creativity with the chapters that follow. You’ll find: Starter projects like cups, bowls, and plates to hone your skills. Tutorials on important topics like trimming and handles. A unique decal workshop, unlocking the potential of image transfer. Throughout the book, skill-building is front and center, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you’re proud of. Gallery work from some of today's top artists are sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first? For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively. Trade Review“Clear, concise, and beautifully illustrated, The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing is a terrific primer. Within its pages, Julia outlines the tools, techniques, and terminology you'll need to make excellent pots on the wheel. The sections on trimming, handles, and decoration are top notch and will help you create pots that truly sing.” * Gabriel Kline, author of the Amazing Glaze series of books; director of Odyssey Clayworks *“Julia Claire Weber’s book is a fun, one-on-one course on the fundamentals of wheel throwing complete with clear how-to photos and inspiring images of finished work by contemporary artists. Reading it feels like being in a studio with her while she shares tips and techniques for forming, decorating, and firing mugs, bowls, plates, and related forms. Her concise, engaging approach includes encouragement and humor at just the right times to remind those who are new to working with clay that both successes and failures are essential to learning to throw on the wheel.” * Jessica Knapp, editor, Ceramics Monthly, associate editor, Pottery Making Illustrated *“Engaging from start to finish, Julia’s personality comes through in both the gorgeous illustrations and playful instructions. This book not only addresses the essentials but also includes information to help you express yourself creatively.” * Jason Stockman, Assistant Professor, State College of Florida *“The Beginner’s Guide to Wheel Throwing is orderly and easy to understand. Sections on slip decoration, glazing, and firing will undoubtedly prove to be a valuable reference for the novice ceramicist.” * Lee Rexrode, Professor Emeritus, Edinboro University *“An excellent guide for those aspiring to take up pottery making. ... Weber has successfully created a how-to book for pottery making that will leave readers with the general knowledge needed to work with clay. While nothing can replace hands-on instruction, this book comes close. Libraries, teaching studios, and aspiring potters should all have this book on hand.” * Library Journal Starred Review *“An ideal DIY instructional guide and manual for aspiring pottery makers.” * Midwest Book Review *"Clearly presented color photos and concise instructions make The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing the perfect introduction for students interested in the potter's wheel. Artist and instructor Julia Claire Weber's friendly, encouraging voice guides readers through fun, yet impressive, projects such as bowls, mugs and plates...will inspire readers as they progress on their creative journeys." * Shelf Awareness *
£17.09
Pegasus Books Clay
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£23.16
C & T Publishing Clay Succulent Garden: Sculpt 25 Miniature Plants
Book SynopsisLacking a green thumb? There’s no need to worry when you can create your own everlasting succulents with versatile air-dry clay. Designs are included for over 25 popular succulent species, such as sedum, echeveria, and haworthia, and unique plants like cacti, air plants, and the Venus flytrap.
£11.69
University of Delaware Press Shapely Bodies: The Image of Porcelain in
Book SynopsisShapely Bodies: The Image of Porcelain in Eighteenth-Century France constructs the first cultural history of porcelain making in France. It takes its title from two types of “bodies” treated in this study: the craft of porcelain making shaped clods of earth into a clay body to produce high-end commodities and the French elite shaped human bodies into social subjects with the help of makeup, stylish patterns, and accessories. These practices crossed paths in the work of artisans, whose luxury objects reflected and also influenced the curves of fashion in the eighteenth century. French artisans began trials to reproduce fine Chinese porcelain in the 1660s. The challenge proved impossible until they found an essential ingredient, kaolin, in French soil in the 1760s. Shapely Bodies differs from other studies of French porcelain in that it does not begin in the 1760s at the Sèvres manufactory when it became technically possible to produce fine porcelain in France, but instead ends there. Without the secret of Chinese porcelain, artisans in France turned to radical forms of experimentation. Over the first half of the eighteenth century, they invented artificial alternatives to Chinese porcelain, decorated them with French style, and, with equal determination, shaped an identity for their new trade that distanced it from traditional guild-crafts and aligned it with scientific invention. The back story of porcelain making before kaolin provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of artisanal innovation and cultural mythmaking. To write artificial porcelain into a history of “real” porcelain dominated by China, Japan, and Meissen in Saxony, French porcelainiers learned to describe their new commodity in language that tapped into national pride and the mythic power of French savoir faire. Artificial porcelain cut such a fashionable image that by the mid-eighteenth century, Louis XV appropriated it for the glory of the crown. When the monarchy ended, revolutionaries reclaimed French porcelain, the fruit of a century of artisanal labor, for the Republic. Tracking how the porcelain arts were depicted in documents and visual arts during one hundred years of experimentation, Shapely Bodies reveals the politics behind the making of French porcelain’s image. Published by University of Delaware Press. Distributed worldwide by Rutgers University Press.
£35.70
Workman Publishing Home Sweet Houseplant: A Room-by-Room Guide to
Book SynopsisGreenify Your Home No matter what space you’re considering—from a kitchen window to a loft-size living room—this book, adapted from Decorating with Plants, will show you how to find the perfect plant for the perfect spot. Plant designer Baylor Chapman starts with the basics, including a guide for choosing and caring for your plants, then takes the reader room by room, offering unexpected design concepts and inspired projects to elevate your home. How about four ways to turn your dresser into a style statement—urban bohemian, feminine glamour, sleek contemporary, or natural beauty?
£9.99
American University in Cairo Press Fayoum Pottery: Ceramic Arts and Crafts in an
Book SynopsisNAMED A BEST NEW POTTERY BOOK TO READ IN 2022 BY THE BOOK AUTHORITYLavishly illustrated with over 250 full-color photographs of unique designs and rare methods, providing an in-depth look at the pottery produced in the FayoumThe Fayoum, a broad, fertile depression in Egypt’s Western Desert, known for its great salt lake, its rich green fields, and its unique pharaonic and Greco-Roman remains, is also home to three very different centers of pottery production. The potters of Kom Oshim specialize in decorated garden pots and other utilitarian ware, and guard the special secret of how to make the largest clay vessels in Egypt, up to an extraordinary two and a half meters tall. At al-Nazla, ancient traditions are kept alive, as members of a single extended family continue to use millennia-old techniques passed down from generation to generation, hand-forming among other things their distinctive spherical water jars with amazing dexterity and speed. In the small village of Tunis, the establishment of a pottery school by a Swiss couple in 1990 led to a complete transformation, and the village now hosts more than twenty-five pottery workshops and showrooms, whose products are sold in Cairo, London, and New York.In this lively insight into a varied and vital craft, the author reveals the stories of the three villages and the skilled potters who make their living there, looking at how they learned their trade and how they work, from the preparation of the clay to the formation of the pots on the wheel or by hand, to the decoration, the glazing, and the firing, and finally to the display or distribution and sale of the finished product.For past and future travelers to Egypt, lovers of the craft of pottery, practitioners, and collectors, this beautifully illustrated exploration of the ceramics of the Fayoum will inspire and enchant.Trade ReviewA Best New Pottery Book To Read In 2022 (The Book Authority)"An informative and lyrical celebration of the Fayoum, the potters, and their craft, Fayoum Pottery balances information and historical context with an almost poetic description of time and place. This is a book I’ve been waiting for."—Carol Sidky, Louis Farouk (London)"The production of pottery is central to three villages in the Fayoum of Egypt. This book presents a close look at each pottery’s distinct techniques, wares, and business." —Ceramics Monthly"A vivid and intimate portrait of the life and work of contemporary potters in the Fayoum"—AramcoWorld"A beautifully illustrated and thoroughly researched look at pottery making in Egypt that will appeal to anyone interested in the art form."—Library Journal"This well-researched, beautifully illustrated book describes the remarkable pottery traditions that have been evolving for thousands of years in the Fayoum oasis in Egypt’s Western Desert . . . Recommended."—CHOICE"Inherently fascinating and impressively informative, Fayoum Pottery: Ceramic Arts and Crafts in an Egyptian Oasis will have a strong and enduring appeal to lovers of the craft of pottery—both practitioners, and collectors alike."—Midwest Book Review
£30.88
Rocky Nook Playful Pottery: The Mudwitch's Guide to Creating
Book SynopsisThe ultimate guide to making colourful, whimsical pottery creations! If you ve ever dreamed of crafting your own handmade mugs, bowls, or plates but your vision is more bold and colourful than beige and simple, this is your book. Noted potter Viviana Matsuda, also known as Mud Witch, has amassed a devoted following of fans who love her creative, curvy designs. Now, she reveals her knowledge on getting started and unleashing your creativity through pottery. Filled with gorgeous photographs, Playful Pottery covers all the essential information on diving into making imaginative creations. Starting with the basics on working with clay, choosing a project, and familiarizing yourself with tools and techniques, Matsuda also covers everything you need to know about pinch pots, slab building, firing, glazing, and everything in between. Step inside her colourful studio and unleash your inner Mud Witch with this comprehensive and gorgeous book.
£15.29
Jewish Lights Publishing Soulwork of Clay: A Hands-On Approach to
Book SynopsisLet go of your pretensions—squeeze, shape, knead & play your way to spiritual growth. "I am being formed by the clay. I am reconnecting with the earth, and with the other basic elements, too—air, water, fire—and life itself. Every gesture leaves its trail in the clay. Every fingerprint, a message. My breath fills the cavity. My touch curves the wall of a bowl. And inwardly, I am being formed by the outward practice. I am learning to trust the process, to lean into the possibilities rather than striving for some predetermined goal. I am being hollowed out, stretched and constricted, trimmed and sometimes reworked entirely." —from the Prologue Drawing from her first-hand experience of working with clay, Marjory Zoet Bankson takes you through the seven-step process of making clay into a pot, drawing parallels at each stage to the process of spiritual growth: Grounding—Connecting with our core elements Kneading—Awakening to the inner realm Centering—Gathering everything together Shaping—Focusing inner and outer pressures Finishing—Trimming away the excess Decorating—Adding a playful touch Firing—Committing to transformation This simple connection with the earth has the potential to put you in touch with the whole of creation and, at the same time, your soul's longing to participate as an artist, creating something new and unique. Through reflective questions in each chapter—along with a wealth of unique clay projects that even beginners can do—Bankson invites you on a journey of spiritual discovery, a path of reconnecting with your body and spirit, and with the earth itself.
£17.99
Chipstone Foundation Ceramics in America 2024
Book SynopsisCeramics in America 2024 continues to publish new research on ceramics made, used, or collected in America. Articles in this issue include several on Thomas Commeraw, the free Black potter working in New York from about 1797 to 1819; a newly-discovered French porcelain figure that belonged to George Washington that descended in an African American family; new discoveries about porcelain figures of characters from Uncle Tom's Cabin; the long history of face vessels in America; how a baby squirrel inspired a collection of tin-glazed earthenware.
£54.90
Firefly Books The Complete Pebble Mosaic Handbook
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£31.50
Nimbus Publishing Limited A Sea Glass Journey: Ebb and Flow
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£18.00
Anness Publishing Garden Mosaics Project Book
Book SynopsisThis title offers stylish ideas for decorating your outside space with over 400 stunning photographs and 25 step-by-step projects. You can transform an outdoor space with inspirational mosaic designs from leading contemporary designers; illustrated with 400 step-by-step photographs and artworks. It features 25 original projects, graded by difficulty, which can be completed in several hours or a over a weekend. It combines practical chapters on making mosaics with detailed instructions on the tools needed, materials, techniques, grouting and finishing, together with design tips and information on planning and siting your work. It includes decorative new ideas for the patio and garden, including urns, bird bowls, number plaques, boules, tables as well as large-scale mosaic installations. Easy-to-follow instructions show how to produce stunning visual effects by mixing glass, mosaic tesserae, tiles, broken crockery and pebbles. The principles of mosaic making are easy to master and this book gives you all the practical advice you will need on the basic techniques and materials, including concise information on the adhesives and tools required. Adding a mosaic will add life and interest to a garden path, transform a patio or cheer up dull old walls. The book contains over 25 exciting projects to create, graded by level of difficulty, and including jazzy china tiles, bright flower pots, cheery wall motifs, an elegant urn in classical style, a stunning glass garden table and a striking metal and tile pond. Each project details the tools and materials needed, with comprehensive instructions, step-by-step photographs and templates where required. This beautiful book will enable the reader to design and make your own mosaic projects to enhance any outdoor space.
£8.54
Anness Publishing Decorating Glass Project Book
Book SynopsisThis book offers creative ways to transform plain glass bowls, vases, mirrors, picture frames, plant pots and other home accessories. You can use the timeless craft skills of painting glass, stained-glass construction and glass mosaic to produce traditional and contemporary objects to decorate your home. You can paint small decorative motifs to champagne glasses, paint bold, abstract designs on an unusual window hanging, or 'etch' a design into a glass vase. You can make a trinket box or a decorative planter using easy-to-follow techniques of cutting glass and soldering, reproduce the effect of stained-glass windows with self-adhesive lead, or learn the art of mosaic using glass tesserae to decorate plant pots, lantems and a tabletop. Working creatively with glass is a skill that anyone can learn and the range of specialist craft materials and equipment available is increasing, helping to make light work of traditional crafts. This practical, highly illustrated book presents over 40 beautiful projects to create.Using the distinct techniques of painting glass, cutting and glass construction, stained-glass effects and glass mosaics, each chapter opens with material and equipment lists as well as pages of techniques that explain all you need to know to achieve success. From a Venetian perfume bottle and leaded picture frames to stylish glass window decorations these projects are sure to inspire.
£8.54
Floris Books Arts and Crafts in Waldorf Schools: An Integrated
Book SynopsisArts and crafts are a core part of the Steiner-Waldorf curriculum, helping children to develop emotionally, physically, socially and spiritually, as well as learning practical skills.This comprehensive book addresses every aspect of arts and crafts, including woodwork, forestry, metalwork, stone carving, clay modelling, pottery and much more.Written by experienced Waldorf craft teachers, this comprehensive book is an invaluable tool and resource for Middle and Upper School (Classes 5 to 13).
£29.75
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Shoji Hamada: A Potter's Way and Work
Book SynopsisAn in-depth portrait of the life and work of Shoji Hamada, one of the key figures behind the development of studio pottery in the 20th century, and the legacy he left. Shoji Hamada was one of the seminal figures in 20th century ceramics. Along with the British potter Bernard Leach, he was instrumental in the development of the international Studio Pottery movement in the early 1900s. Their dramatic influences are still felt today, particularly in the United States and Great Britain. Hamada, also a major figure in Japan’s folk art revival, was designated a ‘Living National Treasure’ by the Japanese government in 1955 and awarded the Order of Culture in 1968. Shoji Hamada is an ebullient and fascinating portrait of a great potter, tracing his place in the ceramic tradition and revealing a keen perception of his energetic lifestyle, dazzling work cycle, and intriguing specifics about the firing of his kilns. The text and over 200 new colour photographs from Peterson’s stay at Hamada’s compound in 1970 present a wealth of detail about techniques and processes. Equally important are the author’s insights depicting Hamada’s bequest to us: one whose life was concentrated toward the perpetuation and achievement of fundamental, unchanging and universal values and goals. In this completely re-designed and updated version of her classic book, Susan Peterson brings together the East-West connection personified by Hamada and Leach. In a completely new concluding chapter, she assesses Hamada’s ongoing legacy to the world of studio pottery. This is an authoritative account of one of the towering figures in the ceramics world by one of the first people to welcome him to America in the early 1950s. The book is a must for anyone interested in the evolvement of hand pottery and the dynamics of ceramics in general.Trade ReviewThis book covers anything and everything one might want to know about the potter and his work, but even so, it is still an incredibly easy read. The language is accessible to people who have not studied pottery, but also enriching for those that have. The book covers everything from his workflow, techniques, glazes, kilns, family life, and even the way Hamada himself thinks. [...] The photo albums scattered throughout the book are both an enjoyable and invaluable addition to the biography [...] If you are at all a fan of the arts, even just a little, I would definitely recommend this book. -- Ruth Duncan * Union University Library Blog *Table of ContentsForeword By Bernard Leach Acknowledgements 1. The Legacy 2. The Setting 3. The Work The Clay Wheels Throwing Pots The Workers The Household Finishing Pots Reminiscing Enamel Overglaze Painting The Bisque Kiln 4. Glazing And Firing Mixing the Glaze Making Tea Ceremony Bowls Yanagi’s Scroll Glazing Continues Trimming Tea Ceremony Bowls Glazing the Big Bowls Hamada’s Patterns Loading the Glaze Kiln Hamada Tells Stories Beginning the Glaze Kiln Firing Finishing the Fire Hamada and Shimaoka Unloading the Kiln The Ware of the Kiln 5. A New Cycle Hamada’s Museum Thoughts Making Pots For Salt Glazing The Salt Firing Exhibition Appendix Glossary Index
£28.00
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Ceramic Jewellery
Book SynopsisAn essential guide to making ceramic jewellery from sourcing or creating fittings and findings, combining other materials and avoiding potential design issues. Ceramic jewellery is an ever-growing area of the ceramic world. Although ceramic beads have been around for as long as pots have, the idea of ceramic jewellery has been making a comeback in a much more glamorous and professional form than ever before. This book shows you how ceramic can be combined with other materials such as silver, gold, feathers, leather, textiles or stone to create some unique and innovative pieces. It teaches you how to source or create your own fittings and findings, common design problems and the practicalities of joining the various elements to create a successful piece. The book is well illustrated both with practical images and beautiful photos of finished work from an international range of artists.Trade ReviewHot off the press, this book gives all the essential information to make ceramic jewellery plus an attractive colourful gallery of work by international artists. * Craftsman Magazine (July 2010) *A very useful book for the beginner and for those who wish to be inspired to produce more innovative pieces. * Kent Potters Association newsletter (Aug/Sept 2010) *Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Design considerations for jewellery 2. Decorative clay surface techniques 3. Forming 4. Colour 5. Firings and kilns 6. Some simple metal techniques 7. Findings 8. Gallery Health & Safety Bibliography Suppliers Glossary Index
£27.61
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Introducing Pottery: the complete guide
Book SynopsisIntroducing Pottery offers a complete course in pottery, explaining everything you need to know in order to get started, and beyond. It will help develop beginning ceramic artists' skills, and guide them through to a greater level of confidence and competence in this craft. Inside is included everything from where clay is found and how it is made, to preparation for use and an in-depth description of the methods of making (including throwing, slabs and coiling). Additionally, there is information on how to mix glazes, glaze technology, different types of kilns and what happens during a firing. Introducing Pottery clearly and logically covers all the essentials of making pots and sculptures in clay, enabling the beginner to get set up and get going in a productive way. It is structured in an easy format that follows the whole process from start to finish using clear step-by-step images to help guide the reader throughout. This book will help to guide the reader from total beginner to a more confident and productive artist, making sure the total experience is an enjoyable one!Table of ContentsAcknowledgements 4 Introduction 6 1 Ceramic History 8 2 Clay: Geology, Chemistry and Clay Bodies 16 3 Methods of Working 28 4 Heatwork and Firing Clay 68 5 Glazes: Components, Chemistry and Fired Characteristics 74 6 Mixing Glazes and Improving Performance 84 7 Decorating Techniques 94 8 Correcting Glaze Faults 106 9 Glaze Formulation 112 10 Firing Kilns 122 11 Getting Started as an Artist 140 APPENDICES Technical Information 150 Cone Table and Firing Schedules 154 Studio Safety and Environmental Health 155 US and UK Ceramic Terminology Equivalents 156 Recipes 157 Bibliography 158 Suppliers 158 Glossary 159 Index 160
£18.99
Ryland, Peters & Small Ltd Making Concrete Pots, Bowls, and Planters: 33
Book SynopsisCreate 33 stunning projects for your garden, for entertaining and for gifting – all using concrete. Follow Hester van Overbeek's simple tutorials to make a huge range of unique concrete projects. In Gardening & Outdoors you will find projects to add that extra spark to your garden, such as the Chevron planter and Hanging basket, or the Vertical garden and Recycled planters. To impress your guests, head to Food & Entertaining where you will find centrepieces such as the Fire bowl and Fruit bowl, or the Cake stand and Canopy with lights. Finally, there is Display & Gift, where you can find projects to delight your friends and loved ones such as the Two-tone decorative bowl or Wood and concrete bowl, along with the Patterned vase and Storage jar. In a simple and comprehensive techniques section you will find everything you need to know – what type of concrete to buy, how to use it and how to decorate it. With these projects and many more, you will be able to add that extra splash of flair to all corners of your home. First Published in 2017, this is a new edition.
£11.24
University of London Names on Terra Sigillata. Volume 2. B to CEROTCUS
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£71.25
University of London Names on Terra Sigillata. Volume 5. L to MASCLUS
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£71.25
University of London Names on Terra Sigillata. Volume 7 P to RXEAD
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£71.25
University of London Seeing Red: New economic and social perspectives
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£47.49
John Walmsley Elizabeth Fritsch
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£11.03
Ashmolean Museum Alan Caiger-Smith and the Legacy of the
Book SynopsisInterviewing nearly 30 of the Aldermaston potters, many of whom have written some fascinating submissions about this incredible workshop. The book features a wonderful, previously unpublished, account from Geoffrey Eastop's memoirs, about how he came to Aldermaston and helped to establish the pottery with Alan Caiger-Smith in the mid 1950s. The book tells the story of the 51 years of the Aldermaston Pottery, through the words and experiences of as many of the potters as possible, whilst also chronicling Alan's own achievements over the decades. The images also play an important part in telling the story. The book also follows the subsequent careers of the potters, and tell how they went on to make a difference, and to sustain the maiolica tradition, all over the world. As there has never been a book published that has traced the career of this important figure or the life of the pottery, or the 60 people who worked and trained there, and there are very few photographic records of this lost way of working, this book will fill that gap in the history of 20th century studio pottery.Table of ContentsContents: Chapter 1 - Alan Caiger-Smith; Chapter 2 - Early Days at Aldermaston and the Homer Street Connection (1955-1963); Chapter 3 - The Turning Point - The Wood-fired Kiln (1961-62); Chapter 4 - A Co-operative Workshop; Chapter 5 - Discovering Lustre (1975); Chapter 6 - Commissions and Exhibitions (1977-1985); Chapter 7 - The Closing Years and the Final Exhibition; Chapter 8 - A Different Way of Working (1993-2006); Chapter 9 - The Aldermaston Legacy; Conclusion by Alan Caiger-Smith; Appendix - Timeline, Potters and Marks, Exhibitions, Public Collections; Notes/Endnotes; Select Bibliography; List of Contributors; Index.
£18.00
Triarchy Press Clay in Common: A project book for schools,
Book Synopsis"Hooray for clay! Projects that put clay and ceramics centre stage are invaluable - be it in architecture, public sculpture, cups and saucers on your breakfast table, passing on an understanding of the material is invaluable. Clayground Collective are true clay ambassadors. Their extraordinary work is exemplary."--Kate Malone, Ceramic Artist; Judge, BBCTV Great Pottery Throw Down *** "This is not a "how to" book but a "Can you?" book. There is a real passion to discover though materials. This book challenges those with specialist skills to engage the public in that discovery and provides a route to get started."--Amanda Bright, Head of School of Art, U. of Brighton *** "If you're a practitioner setting out to work with schools and the public where do you go for advice? Clay in Common is a great starting point."--Steve Moffitt, Chief Executive, A New Direction *** As clay and ceramic courses decline in schools, craft and hand skills risk being lost. Clay in Common makes a strong case for the vital role of clay in schools and wider society. For teachers, parents, school governors, artist-facilitators and education policy-makers, the book has detailed case studies with ideas for projects and activities that can bridge school and community life. [Subject: Art Studies, Education]
£22.50
HarperCollins Publishers Making Pots: A ceramicist's guide
Book Synopsis Learn the ancient craft of making artisan pots, from clay preparation and drying to glazing and firing. You don't need much to make your first pot, just a piece of clay and an idea. At the same time, it's a craft one develops over a lifetime. Making Pots is a handbook both for the beginner and more experienced potter. Basic skills are taught along with a background explanation of the rich history of pottery. Step-by-step the potter, Stefan Andersson, guides us on the potter's wheel, glaze manufacture and firing, sharing his techniques and know-how. Stefan also describes how to set up your own workshop, make your own tools, and design, stone-by-stone, your own kiln. What happens if there's a pocket of air in your clay? If the potter's wheel slips when you centre the clay? Or if the pots fall apart as you decorate the slipware? For each section there are also solutions to common problems. The book is founded on Stefan's enterprise and production of wood-fired ceramics with photos and diagrams describing the tasks and techniques. Chapters include:Clay PreparationDryingGlazingFiringKilnsToolsForming Techniques
£15.19
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Throwing
Book SynopsisA concise and accessible introduction to throwing, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Throwing is an important skill for any potter to master, using only a few tools, the guidance of their hands, and the momentum of a wheel. This book is an essential companion for anyone attempting to master the art of forming pots on the wheel. Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. Learn about a range of forms, from simple domestic pots such as mugs, jugs, bowls and teapots to more complex vessels with oval shapes or cut edges, with the aim of building your confidence in throwing techniques. The book features clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions and diagrams for creating each type of vessel. Finally, get some inspiration from the work of contemporary potters discussing their techniques and featuring some of their stunning pieces.Trade ReviewA stimulation of creativity and of ideas for the maker ... This is a good book, it has emerged fresh and smart from an update and deserves a place in your library. * London Potters News *I enjoyed Richard Phethean's book enormously ... [The book is all about] making and wanting to make. The inspiration comes from the continual need to improve, experiment and innovate, whether it's following a brilliant method of making oval dishes (no cutting, no scars), or a nice approach to a composite pot with a little off centre lean. To inspire further, there are little vignettes from some well-known potters ... Excellent glimpses into the working practice of those whose work is so admired and a spur to those whose work is developing. * Shards: South Wales Potter Newsletter *Table of ContentsAcknowledgements Introduction A Brief History of the Wheel 1. Getting Started 2. Basic Techniques 3. Domestic Pots 4. Advanced Techniques 5. The Artist Potter Glossary Suppliers Index
£21.25
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend
Book SynopsisA stunning book on kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals to highlight its history beautifully. A broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair we see a world of meaning. Kintsugi is the art of embracing imperfection. In Western cultures, the aim of repair has been to make the broken item ‘as good as new’. Kintsugi on the other hand, is a Japanese art that leaves an obvious repair – one that may appear fragile, but which actually makes the restored ceramic piece stronger, more beautiful, and more valuable than before. Leaving clear, bold, visible lines with the appearance of solid gold, it never hides the story of the object’s damage. Kintsugi traces memory, bringing together the moment of destruction and the gold seams of repair through finely-honed skills and painstaking, time-consuming labour in the creation of a new pot from the old. There is a story to be told with every crack, every chip. This story inevitably leads to kintsugi’s greatest strength. an intimate metaphoric narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and the ability to overcome it. A kintsugi repair speaks of individuality and uniqueness, fortitude and resilience, and the beauty to be found in survival. Kintsugi leads us to a respectful and appreciative acceptance of hardship and ageing. Author Bonnie Kemske explores kintsugi's metaphorical power as well as exploring the technical and practical aspects of the art, meeting with artists and ceramists in Japan and the US to discuss their personal connection to this intricate technique. With the inclusion of diary entries, personal stories, and in-depth exploration of its origin and symbolism, this book shows kintsugi's metaphoric strength as well as its striking aesthetic, making it a unique and powerful art form that can touch our lives.Trade ReviewThoughtfully written and splendidly illustrated. * The Economist *You’re given the opportunity to travel to Japan through its pages and absorb more of this brilliant philosophy on objects and life. * Stylist *Bonnie Kemske traces the history of the art form in this lavishly illustrated book. * The i *Kintsugi: The Poetic Mend is a beautifully illustrated book where artist, Japanese tea ceremony student and author Bonnie Kemske guides us through the origins and techniques of kintsugi . . . It is visually gorgeous, its selection of pictures exquisite and it taught me a great deal of kintsugi. . . . The book is a testament of a narrative of loss and recovery, breakage and restoration, tragedy and ability to overcome it in respectful acceptance of loss and hardships. -- Eleonora Faina * The Japan Society *Kintsugi reveals how much more varied and exciting the practice of ceramic joining is than the iconic version now known internationally. * The Los Angeles Review of Books *Kemske’s rich and comprehensive survey, which also takes in the ritual of the tea ceremony, the contemporary art scene of kintsugi, and the framing of the techniques as a metaphor for overcoming tragedy and as a model of sustainability, illuminates a complex cultural sensibility with a long pedigree. * World of Interiors *Table of ContentsPrologue 1. Cracks made whole in a golden repair… and Nekowaride 2. Beautiful joins… and kintsugi in Arizona 3. Four historic elements… and a famous temper 4. Materials and techniques… and a collaboration 5. Cracks, breaks and reconstructions: kintsugi in contemporary use… and a visit to Goro 6. A metaphoric world… and a kintsugi repair List of illustrations Endnotes Bibliography Glossary Acknowledgements Index
£25.50
Unicorn Publishing Group Figures of the Enlightenment: A Catalogue of
Book SynopsisThis book of a significant private collection of eighteenth-century Meissen porcelain has been expertly catalogued and photographed. With over 100 specially commissioned photographs to showcase the objects in the round and close-up, as well as to highlight their important features. There are detailed entries for each item, whilst the introductory essay helps to shed light on these beautiful pieces of Meissen porcelain, many of them extremely rare, and are placed into their historical context. Anyone with an interest in the decorative arts of the eighteenth-century will find this book a feast for the eyes.
£28.50
Octopus Publishing Group The Urban Potter: A modern guide to the ancient
Book SynopsisDiscover the slow, tactile art of hand-building ceramics and express yourself through the act of creating unique, timeless pieces for your home.The Urban Potter teaches you how to make beautiful, one-off handcrafted pieces with simple, natural shapes and neutral tones. Ceramicist Emily Proctor's unique, self-taught style embraces irregularity and asymmetry - here, there is no such thing as perfection, every piece is created through an authentic, intuitive process, with no wheel required.The 24 step-by-step projects include functional homeware such as bowls, plates and vases, as well as other decorative accessories, and are ordered by difficulty, making this book suitable for anyone who wants to play with clay, from beginners through to more seasoned ceramicists. For each project, Emily guides you through the whole process and explains all the techniques involved, from slabbing and pinching, to carving and glazing, while also fully leaning into the joys of slow ceramics and the mindful, patient nature of the art.
£19.80
Cotsen Institute of Archaeology at UCLA Moche Fineline Painting From San Jose De Moro
Book SynopsisMoche civilization flourished on the north coast of Peru from AD 200 to 800. Although the Moche had no writing system, they left a vivid artistic record of their beliefs and activities on intricately painted ceramic vessels, several thousand of which are scattered in museums and private collections throughout the world today. Unfortunately, nearly all were looted by grave robbers so their origin and context are unknown. In recent years, however, through a combination of archaeological excavation and stylistic analysis, it has been possible to identify more than 250 painted vessels from the site of San Jose de Moro. To date, this is the largest sample of Moche art from a single place and time. Thus it provides a unique opportunity to identify a distinct sub-style of Moche ceramics, and to assess its range of artistic and technological variation. Moreover, within the sample it is possible to identify multiple paintings by 18 different artists, thus elucidating the range of subject matter that an artist would paint, as well as the variation in the way he would portray the same scene. By discussing and illustrating more than 200 painted vessels from San Jose de Moro, this volume provides insights about a community of ancient Peruvian potters who shared a distinctive painting style and left a fascinating record of their achievement.
£22.14
Brepols N.V. Italian Maiolica in the Renaissance / La Maiolica
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£180.00
de Gruyter Töpferei in Afrika
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£134.09
Austrian Academy of Sciences Press Italische Terra Sigillata Mit Appliken in Npricum
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£76.95
Hirmer Verlag A Princely Pursuit: The Malcolm D. Gutter
Book SynopsisMalcolm D. Gutter has been forming his porcelain collection over several decades with a focus on early Meissen, particularly the royal collection that Augustus II commissioned for the Japanisches Palais, his pleasure palace in Dresden. In addition to the porcelain works produced at Meissen, Augustus II avidly collected those imported from China and Japan. A Princely Pursuit reproduces many documented pieces from this royal collection, including both Meissen and Asian works. The Gutter promised gift exemplifies a significant range of early Meissen wares, including many examples of early red stoneware (Böttgersteinzeung) as well as numerous pieces created under Johann Höroldt’s (1696–1775) direction. A Princely Pursuit will serve as an important contribution to the field of porcelain studies, especially in its significance to San Francisco. Gutter’s entire collection of Meissen and related Asian porcelains has been promised to the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, the city he calls home and where he began collecting more than forty years ago. Through the Malcolm D. Gutter collection, the Legion of Honor will become a destination for the study of early Meissen porcelain, and the publication of this catalogue exemplifies this ongoing scholarship. A Princely Pursuit presents more than one hundred significant pieces from the collection of Malcolm D. Gutter, an avid collector of Meissen works of art. His collection represents exemplary works from the German manufactory, including especially the royal collection that Augustus II commissioned for the Japanisches Palais, his pleasure palace in Dresden.
£61.85
Prestel Indian Tiles: Architectural Ceramics from
Book SynopsisHistoric India, which now encompasses the modern nations of India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, is celebrated for the richness of its architectural and decorative arts, but less well known for glazed tiles. Arthur Millner opens up this hitherto neglected subject with a richly illustrated narrative. Millner traces the craft’s roots in Muslim Persia, Afghanistan and Central Asia, showing how imported glazing techniques combined with an ancient local tradition of clay craftsmanship. He explores the production, designs and influences in Indian tiles from antiquity to the colonial period, tracing the historical evolution through a series of key eras, including the Delhi Sultanate and the Mughal Empire in Northern India. Although glazed tiles are generally associated with Islam, they also briefly flourished in both Hindu strongholds, such as Gwalior and Orchha, and in Christian Portuguese-ruled Goa. More than four hundred photographs, many of little-known sites, are drawn from the author’s years of travel as well as from colleagues, the V&A Museum archives and other celebrated institutions. These images capture the architectural context and beauty of the designs, providing a visual compendium of styles and techniques. Taken together they offer a unique chronicle of an environmentally threatened aspect of the region’s cultural, artistic and religious evolution over centuries.
£55.99
Dr Ludwig Reichert Italische Terra Sigillata Aus Iuvavum/Salzburg:
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£84.55
Shogakukan Inc. Japanese Pottery Bilingual Guide to Japan
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£22.19
