Description
Book SynopsisFocusing on the pottery surface, Carve Your Clay covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from piercing, etching, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting, and fettling.
The techniques are taught through 20 projects in Hilda’s signature style, with clear, step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to achieve beautiful results. With easy guides on how to create form as well as glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for new and practising potters alike.
Trade ReviewFocusing on the pottery surface this book covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from incising, combing, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting and fettling.
The techniques are taught through 16 projects with clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. With easy guides on how to create form as well as information on glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for potters of all skill levels.
* Emerging Potters *
Table of ContentsContents
Meet Hilda
Chapter One: Introduction to Carving
Chapter Two: Tools
Chapter Three: Inspiration
Chapter Four: The Projects
1. Serving plate – sgraffito
2. Sink tidy – Mishima inlay
3. Jug – faceting
4. Candle holder – piercing
5. Hanging planter – fettling
6. Utensil jar – carving agateware
7. Bottle vase – combing
8. Serving tray – carving and impressing
9. Wall tiles – geometric carving
10. Noodle bowl – carving during throwing
11. Mug – faceting
12. Mini cactus planter – sgraffito on glaze
13. Planter – carving
14. Cylinder vase – sgraffito
15. Serving bowl – organic carving
16. “Initial” coaster – sgraffito using printed template
17. Cup – multi-layered carving of a slip-cast form
18. Stem vase – etching
19. Salad bowl – relief carving
20. Pie dish – wire cutting
Index
