The Ceramics Bible The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques Revised Edition by Louisa Taylor ISBN 9781797215143 1797215140

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ISBN 10: 1797215140
ISBN 13: 9781797215143
Author: Louisa Taylor

Building on the success of the original volume, this revised edition of The Ceramics Bible features new techniques, terms, images, and artist profiles—as well as the tried-and-true step-by-step instruction and comprehensiveness that students, instructors, artists, and collectors have all come to appreciate.

Since its debut in September 2011, The Ceramics Bible has been the go-to guide for anyone interested in this flourishing art form. The revised edition updates a quarter of the original content, while keeping the visually rich format and straightforward instruction that make the book such a valuable tool for makers and artists. Featuring a diverse array of contemporary artists, and a comprehensive guide to the best ceramics galleries, suppliers, residencies, workshops, and studios all over the world, this volume will teach you everything you want to know about making ceramics.

AN EVERGREEN ART FORM: Ceramics and pottery never go out of style—in fact, these art forms continue to grow in popularity year after year. Whether you’re a seasoned ceramicist searching for a reliable reference volume, or a new artist working your way through beginner techniques, this book is one you’ll return to again and again.

NEW AND IMPROVED: From social media marketing to 3D clay printing, the topics covered in this updated edition captures the technological and social changes that have shaped the practices and products of working ceramics artists.

MORE THAN A HANDBOOK: With a plethora of gorgeous full-color photographs—including profiles of contemporary ceramics artists and examples of their work—The Ceramics Bible is both beautiful to behold and easy to use. This book will be equally at home on a living room coffee table as it is in the workshop.

Perfect for:

• Art and design students
• Makers, craftspeople, ceramics artist, and pottery enthusiasts
• Art instructors, educators, and collectors

The Ceramics Bible The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques Revised Edition Table of contents:

Section 1: Materials and tools

Types of clay

Other materials

Clay recipes

Preparing clay

Cut and stack wedging step by step

Ram’s head wedging step by step

Spiral wedging step by step

Drying overview

Drying step by step

Raw materials

Oxides

Stains

Storing ceramic materials

Tools

Kiln furniture and accessories

Studio equipment

Glazing equipment

Safety procedures

Section 2: Forming techniques

Introduction to handbuilding

Coiling step by step

Pinching step by step

Extruding step by step

Slab work step by step

Gallery: handbuilding

Artist profile: Nao Matsunaga

Introduction to slip casting and molds

Press molds step by step

Ready-made molds step by step

Making a model step by step

Making a two-piece mold step by step

Slip casting step by step

Gallery: slip casting, molds, and CAD

Artist profile: Simon Zsolt József

Introduction to throwing

Types of wheels

Centering step by step

Throwing a cylinder step by step

Throwing a bowl step by step

Throwing a bottle form step by step

Throwing a closed form step by step

Throwing a lidded vessel step by step

Making a lid

Trimming step by step

Pulling a handle step by step

Joining a handle step by step

Troubleshooting: throwing

Gallery: throwing

Artist profile: Prue Venables

Section 3: Glazing and firing techniques

Glazes overview

Glaze recipes—earthenware

Glaze recipes—stoneware

Glaze testing

Preparing glaze

Applying glaze

Troubleshooting: common glaze faults

Introduction to kilns

Types of kilns

Loading the kiln

Kiln temperature and kiln programs

Introduction to firing

Oxidized firing overview

Oxidized firing process

Gallery: oxidized firing

Artist profile: Frances Priest

Reduction firing overview

Reduction firing process

Gallery: reduction firing

Artist profile: Chris Keenan

Salt and soda firing overview

Salt and soda firing process

Gallery: salt and soda firing

Artist profile: Daniel Boyle

Wood firing overview

Wood firing process

Gallery: wood firing

Artist profile: Akira Satake

Raku firing overview

Raku firing process

Gallery: raku firing

Artist profile: David Roberts

Section 4: Decorative and finishing techniques

Slip decoration and surface overview

Slip decoration recipes

Slip decoration and surface techniques

Gallery: slip decoration

Artist profile: Elke Sada

Enamels, lusters, and transfers overview

Enamels step by step

Lusters step by step

Transfers step by step

Gallery: enamels, lusters, and transfers

Artist profile: Alice Mara

Engraving and sandblasting overview

Engraving methods

Sandblasting step by step

Artist profile: Caroline Slotte

Finishing overview

Grinding and polishing methods

Post-firing techniques

Fixing and display

Gallery: finishing

Artist profile: Neil Brownsword

Section 5: Resources

Training courses

Residencies

Marketing

Trade shows

Art gallery and museum collections

Representation

Guilds, organizations, and associations

Workshops and studios

Suppliers

Useful charts

Contributors

Bibliography

Glossary

Index

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