The Potter's Bible [electronic resource] : An Essential Illustrated Reference for Both Beginner and Advanced Potters
Scott, Marylin2006
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An essential guide for beginner and advanced potters, featuring step-by-step photographs to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques. Begin making beautiful ceramics, even if you've never attempted pottery before, following detailed information about: -- Essential tools and studio equipment -- Different types and constituencies of clay—including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and raku -- Forming methods—including pinching, coiling, slabbing, press molding, throwing, and trimming -- Adding texture and patterns—with techniques such as sgraffito, stamping, inlaying, and burnishing -- Painting and printing—using slip, banding and combing, resists, and underglazes -- Glazes and post-firing techniques—including salt and soda glazes, lusters, and metal leaf -- Essential technical resources—such as glaze recipes, types of kilns and firings, and health and safety tips With its combination of practical advice, exciting images, inspirational ideas, and a glossary, this book is a must-have for all potters at any stage of their career.
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Author:
Scott, Marylin, Author
Imprint:
[Place of publication not identified] : Quarto Publishing Group USA, 2006
Collation:
1 online resource (1 text file)
Series:
Artist/Craft Bible Series
System details:
Mode of access: Internet
Biography/History:
Marilyn Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. She is a respected practical art author.
ISBN:
9781610583732
Language:
English
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BRN:
3744708
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