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Slab Techniques by Ian Marsh and Jim Robison
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Although
this is essentially a very simple subject, slabs can be used to make
the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab
work shows a wide variety of building methods and illustrates the work
of many high profile ceramic artists in this area.
The
book explores and explains most of these methods through step-by-step
images and text, using a varied range of both pots and sculpture. There
are often several techniques that could be used to achieve the same
result and this book shows that no one method is correct, but there will
be one which is appropriate for the potter, the clay and the firing
process.
Slab Techniques
covers techniques such as making your slabs and joining well, simple
building methods, use of supports, creating textures, decorating with
slips and ways to avoid disasters during firing. It also looks at many
innovative and original approaches, as well as building large-scale
pieces and the problems associated with it.
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