The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists

The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists

by Steven Mattison (Author)

Synopsis

This definitive guide takes you through all the processes from clay to kiln: from designing your own pieces, to making, decorating and firing them. The book is clearly laid out and packed with factual information that creative ceramists will want to have to hand, including descriptions of the very latest materials, and instructions on how to use them effectively in your work. Step-by-step instructions for traditional methods and new products, such as paper-clay and print-on-clay, are combined with examples of work by some of the world's top ceramicists and details of how they achieve their results.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 224
Publisher: Apple Press
Published: 01 Feb 2003

ISBN 10: 1840923636
ISBN 13: 9781840923636

Author Bio
Steven Matheson has been a professional ceramic artist for nearly 20 years, specialising in wood-fired, salt-glazed and raku. Since the early 1980's he has been a teacher of art and design in several universities and colleges and the Budapest University of Arts and Crafts. He is the International Co-ordinator for the International Ceramic Studio in Kecskernet in Hungary and is one of the founders of the International Ceramics Festival in Wales, Europe's premier ceramics event. Steven's work is represented in many museums and private collections throughout Europe and the US and he has contributed to several magazines and books.