The Ceramic Process: A Manual And Source of Inspiration for Ceramic Art And Design - Hardcover

Reijnders, Anton

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0812239326 ISBN 13: 9780812239324

Publisher: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr, 2005

Synopsis

Process is integral to every clay piece, and this volume follows the logic of the steps of creation. The beginning chapters explain the early steps such as clay preparation and the various techniques of making. Following chapters are devoted to the later steps of drying and firing. Also included are numerous glaze and clay recipes, using a range of widely available materials. Complex and large-scale work, always demanding special attention and specialized knowledge, is comprehensively covered.

The European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) is an international studio dedicated to the ceramic arts, in all of their various forms. Drawn from the resources at the EKWC, this volume elucidates every aspect of the ceramic process, from wedging clay to packing kilns. This useful resource will be valuable to potters of every skill level. Extensively and vividly illustrated, the book demonstrates complicated techniques visually. In addition to the helpful diagrams, works produced at EKWC are used as examples of the methods described in the text, offering specific uses for procedures.

The Ceramic Process emphasizes the experimentation with materials and technique that is crucial to a potter's development and success. Ultimately, the reader will gain an understanding of every aspect--artistic as well as technical--of the creation of ceramic pieces.

About this title

Review

"Combines 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)

About the Author

An artist and an administrator at the EKWC (European Ceramic Work Centre). A frequent contributor to ceramics journals, he has also written other books.

Edition details

• Publisher: Univ of Pennsylvania Pr
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 0812239326
• ISBN 13: 9780812239324
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 320