Techniques Using Slips - Softcover

Mathieson, John

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1408106264 ISBN 13: 9781408106266

Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd, 2010

Synopsis

Slip is a form of coloured liquid clay which can be used for decoration on its own or covered with glaze at a later firing. Slip is an ancient concept and was used on Roman and Greek vases. There are many techniques in regard to using slips such as sponging, marbling, brushing on, using stencils, trailing, sgraffito and inlay amongst others, and this book will cover them all using contemporary potters work as illustrations. It will explain how to make up slips and engobes, as well as ways of using them at higher temperatures and with glazes. The book is illustrated with working potters in action and many images of finished pieces.

About this title

Review

'Fascinating and informative.' -- Craftsman Magazine

'Whether you have never used slips before, use them occasionally, or have considered branching out to include slip decoration in your work, this book is for you. Take my advice; get this book'
--Clay Times, Summer 2010

'Excellent photographs, easy to read. A useful book for those wishing to develop their knowledge on modern day slip methods.' --Kent Potters Association newsletter, Aug/Sept 2010

About the Author

John Mathieson is the author of our popular ceramic handbook Raku, in the Ceramic Handbooks series, and a contributor to various ceramics journals. He taught in schools, college and a prison before becoming a full-time potter. He is a member of the Craft Potters Association and a well-known figure at ceramics events across the UK.

Edition details

• Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 2010
• ISBN 10: 1408106264
• ISBN 13: 9781408106266
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 144