Pottery and Ceramics (Contemporary Crafts)

by Liza Gardner (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  1997

  $12.50

  This text takes a practical look at pottery and ceramics and shows how to make stylish and useful items, even without access to a potter's wheel or kiln. Using clay which air-dries as well as earthenware and terracotta clay, the amateur potter can create a wide range of attractive, useful and practical pieces. The 12 projects demonstrated include a ceramic mirror, ceramic clock, inlaid tiles and a pedestal bowl. The various methods and techniques are intended to be suitable for all levels of expertise, and the text also demonstrates how to use clays, glazes, moulds and kilns (including simple tabletop models). An inspirational gallery displays the work of some contemporary potters.

• Used

  Paperback
  1998

  $6.89

  This is a practical look at pottery and ceramics. Using clay which dries in the air as well as earthenware and terracotta clay, the book demonstrates how to make a range of attractive and practical pieces, without the need for a potter's wheel or kiln. The 12 projects cover various methods and techniques suitable for all levels of expertise and illustrate how to use clays, glazes, moulds and kilns. The projects range from a ceramic mirror to inlaid tiles using Middle Eastern inspired designs. There is also a gallery displaying the work of contemporary potters.