The Craft and Art of Clay (3rd Edition)

About this book

Written by a well-known ceramist this best-selling comprehensive introduction to ceramics adeptly combines the artists perspective and spirit of creative inspiration with step-by-step fully illustrated instruction in the full range of hand wheel and plasterwork techniques. Ideal for self-study it features exceptionally clear explanations; an abundance of black-and-white and full-color illustrations of process sequences model examples and ceramic projects; and a convenient-to-use layout--with one topic per page or per two-page spread. Fabrication methods. Design decoration and glazing. Clays. Glazes. Firing the ware. The use of computers in ceramics. The marketing of ceramics. Features photos of a great variety of clayworks--from pots to ceramic installations on site and in galleries; and a portfolio of international artists with personal statements about their work. For any one interested in the procedures and techniques of working in clay.