Author: Steven Branfman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592959
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Covers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
Mastering Raku
Author: Steven Branfman
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592959
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Covers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781600592959
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Covers such topics as the history and philosophy of raku, types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes and decoration. Types of kilns and kiln construction are also fully explained and the book includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.
Mastering Kilns and Firing
Author: Lindsay Oesterritter
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760364885
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, pit and barrel firing do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. Bright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster are instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores wood-fired kilns. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. Features on top potters working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A gallery of showstopping work from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started.
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760364885
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, pit and barrel firing do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. Bright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster are instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores wood-fired kilns. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. Features on top potters working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A gallery of showstopping work from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started.
Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques
Author: James C. Watkins
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579909529
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN: 9781579909529
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 264
Book Description
Demonstrating four different clay-firing techniques, this book illustrates the diverse results that each can produce.
Raku Firing
Author: Bill Jones
Publisher: The American Ceramic Society
ISBN: 1574985310
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Advanced techniques in raku firing; covers production, kiln construction, glaze formulation, tools and more.
Publisher: The American Ceramic Society
ISBN: 1574985310
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 146
Book Description
Advanced techniques in raku firing; covers production, kiln construction, glaze formulation, tools and more.
Amazing Glaze
Author: Gabriel Kline
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760361037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 0760361037
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 210
Book Description
"This book made me fall in love with glaze all over again." —Ben Carter, author of Mastering the Potter’s Wheel Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing!" Amazing Glaze is for you. Join author and Odyssey Clayworks founder Gabriel Kline on a journey that makes glazing less intimidating and more fun. Start in the "glaze kitchen" where you'll set yourself up for success, then move on to learning the tools and techniques for getting your glaze right every time. Along the way, Gabriel shares dozens of tried-and-true recipes and combinations for both mid-range and high-fire glazes. The recipes and foundational techniques of Amazing Glaze are just the beginning. Learn about layering with slip and underglaze, work with resists, and combine techniques to take your glazing above and beyond. Whether you're after crystalline effects, an elusive red, or a crash-course in applying decals it's all here. A variety of artist features and stunning gallery work from today's top artists will leave you inspired and ready to get glazing.
Mastering Hand Building
Author: Sunshine Cobb
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760352739
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form design.
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760352739
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form design.
Firing Kilns
Author: Benedict Brierley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408185245
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
This book is an accessible, practical introduction to the basics of firing clay in a kiln, looking at all the most popular methods.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1408185245
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 129
Book Description
This book is an accessible, practical introduction to the basics of firing clay in a kiln, looking at all the most popular methods.
Mastering Cone 6 Glazes
Author: Ron Roy
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781635618853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Master potters John Hesselberth and Ron Roy present this practical guide to making and using cone 6 glazes. Artists will be able to quickly learn the basics of glaze chemistry and firing, and even formulate their own appealing glazes. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes is an invaluable resource for do-it-yourself potters of all ages and experience levels.
Publisher: Echo Point Books & Media
ISBN: 9781635618853
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 170
Book Description
Master potters John Hesselberth and Ron Roy present this practical guide to making and using cone 6 glazes. Artists will be able to quickly learn the basics of glaze chemistry and firing, and even formulate their own appealing glazes. Mastering Cone 6 Glazes is an invaluable resource for do-it-yourself potters of all ages and experience levels.
Mastering the Potter's Wheel
Author: Ben Carter
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760349754
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, darting, and more"--
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
ISBN: 0760349754
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
"A book of advances wheel techniques and inspiration for potters who have basic skills but would like to learn more about throwing large forms, lids, handles, darting, and more"--
Mastering Kilns and Firing
Author: Lindsay Oesterritter
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760364893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, pit and barrel firing do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. Bright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster are instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores wood-fired kilns. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. Features on top potters working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A gallery of showstopping work from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering Hand Building and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.
Publisher: Quarry Books
ISBN: 0760364893
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 195
Book Description
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, the flashes of salt firing, and the rustic look of ash rivulets. In this book, Lindsay Oesterritter provides a crash course in the most accessible methods of alternative firing. Raku firing requires minimal equipment and can easily be fueled with a standard propane tank. Likewise, pit and barrel firing do not require much in the way of initial investment. Yet all these techniques provide an immediate glimpse into the magic of firing. Bright reds and blues, dramatic black and white crackle, even metallic luster are instantly possible. For more experienced potters and studios looking to offer more, Oesterritter also explores wood-fired kilns. Drawing on years of experience and extensive interviews with fellow wood-fire potters, there is no comparable resource on the market. Features on top potters working today get to the heart of specialty techniques and asides show firing variations and traditional kilns in different cultures around the world. A gallery of showstopping work from a diverse group of artists round out the package and inspire you to get started. The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering Hand Building and Mastering the Potter's Wheel.