Decorated Earthenware (Complete Potter S.)

by Mike Levy (Author), Mike Levy (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1992

  $7.25

  Part of the Complete Potter series, this book explores the techniques needed to produce highly original decorated pots. A general introduction on the history of decorated pottery is followed by chapters examining the skills required to achieve successful results. Techniques covered are accompanied by illustrations of the various stages and colour photographs of finished pieces. Particular attention is paid to the importance of surface decoration, with advice on how to achieve depth and clarity by applying colour in transparent layers.

• Used

  Paperback
  1994

  $3.95

  The Complete Potter series is a selection of books, each one a particular pottery technique. They are designed both to teach and inspire both the amateur and professional potter. This volume examines the techniques needed for the creation of decorated earthenware. This book examines the origins and development of decorated pots, with a look at the work of artists such as Dufy, Picasso and Miro. It offers advice on how to achieve the best results, with clearly illustrated step-by-step diagrams and photographs of the finished pieces. Particular attention is paid to surface preparation and how to apply colour in transparent layers.