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This Ceramics Monthly Handbook is edited by Anderson Turner and features a collection of articles about creative artists, and ideas to challenge you and inspire your work. Pottery, sculpture and finishing techniques are covered. This is a must-read for anyone involved in clay. Whether looking for new designs, new inspiration or renewed creativity, you will find it here through these talented featured artists and their unique approaches to clay.
David Hendley's DVD video series, "Extrude It! Getting the Most From Your Clay Extruder" covers all aspects of using the clay extruder. Volume I deals with extrusions used as handles, feet, and additions, Volume II covers two-part dies that produce hollow extrusions, and Volume III demonstrates using extrusions for building components as well as the expansion box for large extrusions. Buy each volume individually, or order the whole set for a special price.
David Hendley began making pottery in 1972 and quickly started using extruders in his work. Since 1990 he has owned and operated Old Farmhouse Pottery in Maydelle, Texas. He has built several extruders and written articles about extruding for Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated magazines. His work ...
Form and Function Series with Robin Hopper
Ceramic Aesthetics and Design This five program series shows how to make a wide range of pots that work well in the home. Each video is full of detailed demonstrations and close-ups of a master potter at work. The series extends and complements Robin's popular book, Functional Pottery. Purchase the Form and Function Series for $159.95...
Explore the rich culture of ceramic musical instruments and the wide variety of instruments being made today. Barry Hall discusses the history of clay instruments; clay instrument types, including percussive, wind, string and hybrids; technology issues dealing with clay as a medium for instruments; and five step-by-step projects for making selected instruments. In addition to examples throughout, Hall includes a gallery of profiles of contemporary artists and their work. Also included is a CD with 43 sound tracks of artists performing on many of the instruments shown.
This book includes images of work by potters from around the world working
with functional pottery. It also includes a wide range of illustrations
of objects drawn from many of the world's major museums. Not only is
this book the most informative written on the subject of functional
pottery and its design and aesthetic, but the illustrations of both
historical and contemporary objects put the equivalent of a museum and
art gallery at your fingertips. Full of information and practical tips,
it is an invaluable reference that should be in every potter's studio.
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A great handle is capable of making an ordinary pot exceptional! Learn a variety of handle making techniques that will take your work into a new realm. In this video handles are pulled, thrown, hand built, altered and discussed. Get your copy today!
If you're looking for a few great, creative techniques offering loads of potential, look no further. Mitch Lyons, a skilled potter for more than 40 years, presents an expertly produced two-part program where he shares some of his unique handbuilding and decorating techniques.
Intended for the beginning tile maker, the accomplished artist and tile lover alike, Frank guides the viewer
through each step of the tile making process, with detailed and easily understood explanations, and clearly presented "how to" demonstrations.
Learn
the correct and creative way to make metal clay masterpieces of your
own. You will be taught technique, tools, and Hattie's unique way of
creating one of a kind designs of your own. She teaches you by
demonstrating each tool and technique and then walks you through 7
amazing projects in a very detailed fashion. There is so much
information it is a 2 DVD set - nearly 4 hours of video!
HattieS® Contemporary Metal Clay 3
Skill Building Projects & TechniquesIncluding Rainbow Patina & Gold Plating Methods Adding touches of 24k gold and a rainbow of colors is an exciting way to take your metal clay creations to the next level and enhance the look of your work in a range from ancient to contemporary! This comprehensive instructional DVD builds on the metal clay skills taught in Hatties Contemporary Metal Clay 1 and 2 DVDs. Learn how to easily add exciting 24k gold accents using pen plating. Next, learn liver ...
A twist on handbuilding
Precious metal clay (PMC) is a pretty intriguing material. Developed in the early 1990s in Japan, precious metal clay consists of microscopic particles of pure silver or fine gold powder and a water-soluble, non-toxic, organic binder which burns off during firing. Compared with the types of clay that we all use, metal clay is in its infancy, and it's exciting to think about the possibilities of this material.
Hattie Sanderson, a certified PMC instructor, has produced a three-volume set ...
Randy and Don's endearing descriptions of the techniques they're using while they effortlessly turn clay into amazing vessels with rich, overlapping textures will astound you. Their respect for each other and their artistry is obvious, but it's also clear they have a gentle rivalry going. The admit to being competitive and they tease each other constantly. The real thrill comes when you see on of their designs leap to life in the kiln and be transformed into an eye grabbing, must have, "Wow!" piece with a simple final touch. Spend a few minutes with these two ceramic artists on this DVD and you'll feel like you're their new best friend who's been let in on a magnificent ...
Sheila takes you through several techniques from simple cane additions to lids and plates to finishing with one of the most complex forms—a teapot handle.
If
there's one thing all potters know is that throwing looks easier (to
the uninitiated) than it actually is. If you've ever tried throwing and
given up, or maybe you struggle with the basics, Stephen Jepson's DVD
is certain to help.
In
this introduction to throwing, you can learn how to throw plates,
platters, saucers, mugs, cups, bowls, cylinders, and pitchers; and how
to trim, pull handles, make spouts and more. From the very beginning of
what kind of clay to use (as soft as you can get it) to basic wedging
(slice and slam), Jepson takes you through a step-by-step process that
proven successful to hundreds of students and workshop attendees.
By Jim Robison
Large scale ceramics demand a number of considerations that do not concern most ceramists: kiln size, assembling, weatherproofing and installation are some of the things that must be taken into account. Large-scale Ceramics discusses these issues as well as giving advice on obtaining and handling commissions.
Well-illustrated with images depicting large scale works from many parts of the world and the process of their construction, it is written in a lively and entertaining style suitable for anyone with an interest in ceramics and includes examples of the authors work ...
Writing on clay is as old as history because that’s basically where history begins---clay records are among the oldest on earth. Writing on clay started as an ancient form of communication and has gradually evolved into an art form in its own right. In Lettering on Ceramics, author Mary White shows how this tradition has developed, covering methods of imposing letters onto clay, including stamping, stencils, slip trailing, resist methods, carving and relief work among others. She also looks at a number of artists working in this area, showing beautiful examples of their work, and examining their approach and methods of lettering. As well as many beautiful images of ceramics with lettering, there also ...
Because low-firing is the most basic of all ceramic techniques, it really treats all your senses. Using just about the lowest possible technical setting, you submit your work to flames and smoke giving you a sense of what the ancients felt when they used fire to create their primitive works. Both ancient cultures and contemporary potters have used low-firing to great effect, adding slips and burnishing pieces to create finishes not possible with any other firing method. Whether using ...
Making Marks
is about ceramic surface enrichment, the processes used for achieving
it, and the thought concepts, idea development and personal research
behind it. “Making marks” is a generalized term used through the visual
arts when referring to the alteration of any surface by any of the
tools that artists employ. In using this term for the title of this
book, I am referring to the huge variety of marks that may be achieved
through ceramic decoration processes, at any or all of the varied and
various stages that the clay object goes through in its
transformation from soft, wet, malleable clay to heat-hardened,
impermeable ceramic.
Making Marks: Ceramic Surface Decoration
This impressive two-disc set includes six programs dedicated to decorating and enriching ceramic surfaces. The programs progress from decoration techniques for soft and leather-hard clays, through to brush-work and glazing methods for bisque ware, and finally to the effects of various firing methods. You'll find many creative ideas presented here including working processes, tools, close-ups of surface details, and many examples of finished pieces. The series includes the following six programs. Each program is 29 minutes long. Purchase the Making Marks DVD and receive FREE ...
Slipware
has a long tradition of being used for commemorative wares has played
an important part in marking historical events both for individuals and
nations. This extra role makes this book essential reading both for
potters and for ceramic collectors and historians alike. Mary Wondrausch on Slipware is a valuable reference tool as well as a lively read.
