Description
Book SynopsisA comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre. The Ceramic Process is both a comprehensive textbook on ceramic technology and a chronicle of the developments made by the European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) over the years. It is a practical book which helps you to look at materials, methods and equipment, using the results of various artists' projects for inspiration. EKWC is internationally renowned as a centre where ceramic artists come for a period to experiment with new materials, methods and technologies. Their time there is funded and they are given the back-up of innovative technicians and materials to work with. Learn about the artists who have worked at the centre, including some of the top names in sculpture and ceramics from around the world: Neil Brownsword, Tony Cragg, Ewen Henderson, Jun Kaneko, Anish Kapoor, Kinpei Nakamura and Betty Woodman. Throughout the book, discover some spectacular results and how the new techniques and materials have been adopted by artists around the world.
Trade ReviewCombines expert advice and information from many of the EKWC's tutors and may well be the new 'bible' for ceramic artists, amateurs and students. * Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006) *
It is essential reading for everyone from beginners to experts. * Craftsman Magazine (Feb 2006) *
an impressive overview of techniques, recipes, and working processes used at the European Ceramic Workcentre in the Netherlands [...] The best part of this book is the color photographs throughout [...] There is probably no better guide to this period of large-scale ceramic sculpture in Europe, and for that alone, the book is worth it. There is also information on paper clay, large-scale plaster sculptures, and other adventurous approaches to clay, making this a useful resource for ceramic sculptors and designers [...] it is a unique book that does cover every part of working with clay. * The Studio Manager *
the tables and process illustrations are highly useful * Art Journal Open *
Table of ContentsForeword by Joel Fisher Introduction by Dr Koos de Jong, Director of the EKWC Author’s Note and Acknowledgements 1. Material, Method and Process 2. Clay Body and Casting Slip 3. Preparations Prior to Making 4. Handbuilding 5. Using Moulds 6. Drying 7. Firing Biscuit 8. Glazes and (Sinter) Engobes 9. Painting and Decoration 10. Terra Sigillata 11. Firing Glazes 12. Non-Ceramic Treatment 13. Advanced Section: Clay 14. Advanced Section: Glaze 15. Advanced Section: Terra Sigillata Appendix 1: Unity Formulas and Percentage Analyses Appendix 2: Further Reading Appendix 3: Glaze Calculation Software Appendix 4: Suppliers List Appendix 5: Names of Participants 1991–2003
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