The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces - Hardcover

Connell, Jo

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0873493591 ISBN 13: 9780873493598

Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc, 2002

Synopsis

Readers will learn how to beautify their ceramic pieces by introducing color, texture, and pattern using a range of decorative techniques at various stages of the making process - at the wet, leatherhard and biscuit stages, as well as (exploring) multiple firing and post-firing methods. Designed to encourage both the novice and the experienced potter to explore new techniques and combine them in a fresh and creative way, this is the most visually comprehensive decoration book every produced. More than 70 techniques are described and clearly laid out with detailed step-by-step instructions. This is the book that will inspire all ceramists. More than 70 techniques for beautifying ceramic pieces More than 700 full-color photos illustrate the techniques

About this title

About the Author

Jo Connell has lectured in ceramics in schools and colleges for over 25 years and has run workshops in the UK, USA and France. Her love of travel, the countryside and the sea, together with a keen interest in ceramic history has inspired a sense of colour and pattern which have become the hallmark of her own decorative work. A professional member of the Craft Potters Association, she exhibits and sells her ceramics internationally and examples have appeared in many publications. She continues to explore other media such as glass, metal, photography and print. She has a long-established workshop and now makes ceramics as well as running courses at her home studio in Warwickshire.

Edition details

• Publisher: Krause Pubns Inc
• Publication date: 2002
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0873493591
• ISBN 13: 9780873493598
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160