Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching, Coiling, Extruding, Molding, Slip Casting, Slab Work - Hardcover

Triplett, Kathy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1887374329 ISBN 13: 9781887374323

Publisher: Lark Books, 1997

Synopsis

The complete manual for shaping clay without a potter's wheel. Handbuilding with clay is wonderful place for beginners to start and a continuing fascination for experienced potters. Here you will learn all the basic handbuilding techniques, as well as how to decorate the surface and how to kiln fire. Basic Techniques; Coiling; Pinching; Extruding; Molding; Slip Casting; Working with Clay Slabs; Surface Decoration Techniques; Kiln Firing; Then, you will tackle a series of handsome projects, from a simple slab-built windowsill planter to an elegant extruded teapot. Full colour gallery of 272 inspirational pieces created by top international ceramic designers. 175 "how-to" full colour instructional photographs. Clearly presented step-by-step illustrated projects.

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Review

"For both inspiration and instruction, this is an extremely valuable resource, yet it is still beautiful to enhance any coffee table." Clay Times."

About the Author

Kathy Triplett lives and works on a mountainside outside of Asheville, NC. Her art is included in private, public, and corporate collections around the world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Lark Books
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1887374329
• ISBN 13: 9781887374323
• Binding: Hardcover