Många är vi som längtar efter att skapa något alldeles eget. Tänk att få dricka morgonkaffet ur en kopp du gjort själv, lagom stor med en originell hänkel i en vacker glasyr. Eller att skapa egna presenter, kanske med ett personligt budskap till mot…
From drippy and crackle to ash and lichen glazes, experienced ceramicist Linda Bloomfield guides you through the world of special effect glazes. Beautifully illustrated with pieces from both emerging and established potters that showcase stunning co…
Inez vaknar inte. Hon som skulle köra sin allra första tur med nya körkortet, och så hamnar hon på sjukhuset, medvetslös. Inez mamma tror sig veta vem som är skyldig - Grönlund, den gamla alkoholisten, har förstås varit ute och fyllekört. Hon har rä…
Rörstrands serviser presenterar Rörstrands porslinsfabriks produktion under 290 år. Här visas de servis- och tallriksdekorer som använts från den första tillverkningen på 1720-talet fram till 2005 då tillverkningen lades ner i Lidköping men även de…
Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return t…
Ceramicists have been plying their art and craft for thousands of years, and never more prolifically than today. The Ceramics Bible is the most comprehensive and up-to-date volume on the subject. Brimming with more than 700 full-color photos and ill…
From pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. Ceramic art…
New Wave Clay unpicks the zeitgeist and aesthetic of an exciting discipline with intelligence, insight and indulgence. Against the backdrop of the digital age and shiny screens, a whole new generation of craftspeople, designers and artists are reali…
Learn the key techniques, tips, and tricks for pit, barrel, raku, and wood firing. Fall in love with flames, wood, and the effect that unique firing methods have on pottery. Move beyond the electric kiln and explore the dramatic surfaces of raku, th…
Selected by "Choice" magazine as an Outstanding Academic Book for 2000Chinese glazes have been admired throughout history for their extraordinary qualities and colors--not least in China itself, where their appearance has been compared variously to…
Handmade Tile is a contemporary guide for ceramic artists and anyone interested in custom tile installations-from making, designing, and decorating to designing your space and installation. No matter how many years of experience you have as a cerami…
A growing number of ceramic artists now choose not to glaze their work. Instead, they use an unglazed--naked--surface to express their ideas and concerns. From slips and terra sigillata to burnishing, engobes, oxide washes, and additions to the clay…
A showcase of exceptional teapots artfully arranged in stunning teatime settings. Take a break, gather around the table, and refresh your body and spirit with delectable treats, hot tea, and beloved ritual. A delightful celebration of all the pleasu…
With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at…
This is a project-driven guide to working with clay. It covers a wide range of techniques and processes. It includes galleries and interviews from well - known ceramists explaining their inspiration and processes. For studio artists, production pott…
Crafting Pottery for Daily Use#1 Bestseller in Pottery & Ceramics and SculptureAn introduction to pottery. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby, especially when you have a guide this simple to get you started. Potter and entrepreneur Jon Schmi…
A complete guide to achieving a fantastic spectrum of colourful glazes for the studio potter, Colour in Glazes looks at all the methods of achieving colour in glazes, focusing on colouring oxides in detail, including the newly available rare earth o…
Salt-glazing has a long history, from its early use in German storage jars to Victorian industrial sewage pipes to its current position as one of the most exciting areas of studio ceramics.In this book, Phil Rogers looks at all aspects of this very…
In Amazing Glaze, you will learn to love glazing with a variety of techniques, sure-fire recipes, and inspiring work from some of today's top ceramic artists. Whether you look forward to glazing your work or are guilty of saying "I hate glazing " A…
Take your skills - and your work - to the next level. Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques o…
Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality k…
An essential resource for all potters, containing a broad range of glaze recipes and clay bodies, illustrated with helpful test tiles.
The range of extraordinary effects that can be achieved in a kiln is infinite. However, the technical requirements of different firing processes and equipment can often seem intimidating, particularly for those new to ceramics, and this can limit ar…
Lively, informative and full of original tips and techniques Simon's YouTube videos have lit the ceramics world on fire, becoming a must-see supplement to most potters' educations. But therein lies the hitch; most potters don't want to take a laptop…
Take your work to the next level! Join ceramic artist Deb Schwartzkopf for a journey that will help you grow as a functional potter, whether your background is in wheel-throwing or handbuilding. Creative Pottery begins with a quick review of where…
This book, newly available in paperback, is the definitive survey of Greek vases by the outstanding world authority on classical archaeology and art. In it, John Boardman sketches the stylistic history of Greek vases and goes on to explore the many…
Create cups, mugs, bowls, and more pieces that are perfect for you Everyone who owns a beloved mug that has just the right handle, an agreeably "deep" cereal bowl, or a plate that fits perfectly in the dishwasher knows that once you've found these…
Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to start creating your own beautiful ceramics.Step-by-step photographs…
This complete guide to mouldmaking and modelling is suitable for the artist wanting to cast a bust, the hobbyist making figures for game playing or the workman wanting to make a filler for a broken picture frame. The book covers a wide range of mate…
A global survey of 100 of today's most important clay and ceramic artists, chosen by leading art world professionals.Vitamin C celebrates the revival of clay as a material for contemporary visual artists, featuring a wide range of global talent as s…
If ceramics, glass, and metals are inextricably linked to earth and fire, textiles are arguably linked with wind and water. In truth, craft practices are all deeply connected to the elements and to nature. Seven distinguished writers and thinkers li…
The Chinese are famed as the first to have discovered and mastered the techniques needed to produce porcelain. Yet carefully crafted ceramics are valued not only for their beauty, but also as precious cultural artifacts shedding light on the period…
In the past, Roman pottery has been judged as inferior to Greek pottery. Recent excavations, however, have led to an increase in knowledge and appreciation of Roman wares. These wares now constitute an important body of evidence for the understandin…
Learn how to apply interesting and inspired surface techniques to your ceramic work through 20 step-by-step projects.Carve Your Clay takes you through creative techniques that produce amazing, dynamic results, including inlay, piercing, sgraffito, e…
This title features practical techniques for handbuilding and making moulds in modern ceramics. It offers a clear and accessible guide to three key ceramic techniques - handbuilding, making and using a variety of moulds, as well as glazing and firin…
This is a comprehensive guide to ceramics, with step-by-step projects and techniques. It offers an accessible approach to ceramics, with step-by-step instructions and over 800 photographs, introducing techniques that form the basic vocabulary for yo…
The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan. Suitable for ceramicists and potters, this work considers the origins of raku and includes over 300 glaze recipes. It is illustrated with 100 colour photographs of raku-fired pieces.
The Ceramics Reader is an impressive editorial collection of essays and text extracts, covering every discipline within ceramics, past and present. Tackling such fundamental questions as "why are ceramics important?", the book also considers the fie…
Now firmly established in the ceramics world, paperclay is a vital part of the modern clay artist and potter's repertoire. The workability of this material allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, from wet to…
The small town of Iznik in Anatolia (Turkey) was home to an extraordinary blossoming of ceramic craftsmanship between the late 15th and 17th centuries. The ware is characterized by a limited palette of cobalt blue, green, vivid turquoise and distinc…
In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, pottery expert Melissa Weiss shows you the basics of crafting without a wheel, how to harvest and work wild clay, and using natural glazes. Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique…
Printing has become a common part of the ceramic artist's practice and today there are more possibilities than ever before. From low-tech mono-prints to digital laser decal, it is now possible to employ a range of techniques to print on clay and vit…
In this major monograph on Grayson Perry, now updated and expanded, writer and art historian Jacky Klein explores the artist's work through a discussion of his major themes and subjects. Klein's text is complemented by intimate and perceptive commen…
When digging for clues about an ancient society's culture, nothing is more valuable to an archaeologist than ceramic remnants. Dawn Whitehand explains why. Her text is the first to comprehensively explore the complex nature of pit firing based on hi…
For thousands of years, the special properties of porcelain - its delicacy, translucency and remarkable strength - have fascinated and inspired, and these qualities continue to have an enduring appeal for ceramic artists. However, porcelain is also…
Beauty in imperfection! Learn the ancient Japanese art of kintsugi and understand why, in the way of kintsugi artists, broken is better than new. This is your guide to putting the pieces back together to restore broken plates, vases, and other ceram…
You will be amazed by what you can create with polymer and air-dry clay. These affordable, easy-to-find clays present endless possibilities for artisan-quality home decor and gifts. Francesca Stone, creator of the decor blog Fall For DIY, presents s…
