Introducing Pottery: The Complete Guide
In Introducing Pottery, international potter and teacher Dan Rhode shares more than twenty years of experience in a well-organized, fully illustrated volume. Rhode’s comprehensive overview of the methods, techniques, equipment, and theory allows novice and more advanced clay artists to solve problems as they develop and to keep improving.
Introducing Pottery begins with a brief history of world ceramics and a practical discussion of the fundamentals of clay chemistry and composition. The guide quickly moves into step-by-step instructions for working in clay. It covers throwing and handbuilding methods, and even shows how to set up a clay studio. Introducing Pottery includes an in-depth look at glaze making, formulation, and application that goes beyond mainstream glazes and allows artists to express their own aesthetic. Readers will learn about the differences between firing techniques, and how to use them in variety of kilns. Each method is illustrated with full color photographs of professional ceramicists at work in their studios. Easy-to-read tables and charts also complement the clearly written instructions.
With 200 color illustrations and inspiring writing from a master ceramicist, Introducing Pottery belongs in every new clay worker’s library. As potters gain experience, this guide will continue to be a valuable source of information, giving them the tools to evaluate and learn from their experience.
ASIN : 0812221419
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press (November 29, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780812221411
ISBN-13 : 978-0812221411
Item Weight : 1.45 pounds
Dimensions : 8.6 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
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In Introducing Pottery, international potter and teacher Dan Rhode shares more than twenty years of experience in a well-organized, fully illustrated volume. Rhode’s comprehensive overview of the methods, techniques, equipment, and theory allows novice and more advanced clay artists to solve problems as they develop and to keep improving.
Introducing Pottery begins with a brief history of world ceramics and a practical discussion of the fundamentals of clay chemistry and composition. The guide quickly moves into step-by-step instructions for working in clay. It covers throwing and handbuilding methods, and even shows how to set up a clay studio. Introducing Pottery includes an in-depth look at glaze making, formulation, and application that goes beyond mainstream glazes and allows artists to express their own aesthetic. Readers will learn about the differences between firing techniques, and how to use them in variety of kilns. Each method is illustrated with full color photographs of professional ceramicists at work in their studios. Easy-to-read tables and charts also complement the clearly written instructions.
With 200 color illustrations and inspiring writing from a master ceramicist, Introducing Pottery belongs in every new clay worker’s library. As potters gain experience, this guide will continue to be a valuable source of information, giving them the tools to evaluate and learn from their experience.
ASIN : 0812221419
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press (November 29, 2010)
Language : English
Paperback : 160 pages
ISBN-10 : 9780812221411
ISBN-13 : 978-0812221411
Item Weight : 1.45 pounds
Dimensions : 8.6 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
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