Sculpting and Handbuilding

Sculpting and Handbuilding
Author: Claire Loder
Publisher: Herbert Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2018-04-05
Genre:
ISBN: 9781912217519

Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore. In this overview of a fast-developing practice, artist Claire Loder explains time-honoured methods of handbuilding, as well as introducing the fascinating new approaches of contemporary ceramicists.The basic techniques, from coiling and pinching to working with slabs, are explained with practical instructions and helpful accompanying images. Equipment, clay bodies and studio advice are thoroughly covered. Through the work of today's makers, the book then looks at new methods of building by hand, including mixed media work, sculptural methods, vessels and surface decoration, illuminating a wide variety of forms and styles.Sculpting and Handbuilding is an essential guide for any ceramic artist or student wishing to learn the basics of handbuilding, or seeking inspiration to integrate and adapt conventional methods.

Sculpting and Handbuilding

Sculpting and Handbuilding
Author: Claire Loder
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2013
Genre: Ceramic Sculpture--Technique
ISBN: 9781574983340

"Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore. In this overview of a fast-developing practice, artist Claire Loder explains time-honored methods of handbuilding, as well as introducing the fascinating new approaches of contemporary ceramicists. The basic techniques, from coiling and pinching to working with slabs, are explained with practical instructions and helpful accompanying images. Equipment, clay bodies and studio advice are thoroughly covered. Through the work of today's makers, the book then looks at new methods of building by hand, including mixed media work, sculptural methods, vessels and surface decoration, illuminating a wide variety of forms and styles. Sculpting and Handbuilding is an essential guide for any ceramic artist or student wishing to learn the basics of handbuilding, or seeking inspiration to integrate and adapt conventional methods."--Publisher's description.

Pottery Book for Beginners

Pottery Book for Beginners
Author: Garth Mullins
Publisher: Garth Mullins
Total Pages: 190
Release: 2021-02-25
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN:

Are you looking for an easy-to-read book to create beautiful pottery clay designs without having to break the bank? Then, you should get the Pottery Book for Beginners guide, right now! You stand to gain numerous benefits from starting a pottery business or even practicing the art as a hobby. Pottery making business requires some level of expertise before making beautiful and attractive pots and selling them for profit. One of the interesting things about venturing into this craft is that you don’t have to spend too much money before getting into a pottery business of your own. Pottery making is the final result of blending and mixing objects, including clay and ceramic. There are several steps you need to follow to make beautiful and attractive pottery designs. Meanwhile, the first step you need to consider is finding the clays before even hitting the pottery studio to create a masterpiece of art. Pottery started long ago, and it has grown massively to serve millions of people worldwide. Pottery making is a fun and therapeutic activity that requires sufficient time to learn, understand and practice. However, once you can master the art of making pots and other objects with clay, you will only be moments away from being an expert in the field. This guide, Pottery Book for Beginners, is packed with interesting, tips, tricks, techniques, and more that will aid your quest to become a potter in a short time. Here is a snippet of what you stand to learn: 1. History and meaning: This section discusses the origin of pottery making and all that it entails. 2. Benefits, uses, and common terms: You’ll get to know the benefits of pottery making, its uses, and the common terminologies associated with the craft. 3. Business side: Here, you will be educated on everything you need to get your pottery business going as well as the profitability of the craft. 4. Tools, tips, techniques: A deeper insight on the tools and materials required to get your first pottery project off the ground are discussed. You’ll also be privy to the tips and techniques that will help you on your journey to becoming an expert potter. 5. 20 pottery designs: In here, 20 beginner-friendly pottery project ideas are discussed with step-by-step instructions to guide you in making your first pottery designs. 6. Mistakes and FAQs: Pottery making mistakes to avoid are discussed in this section as well as the solutions to correct such mistakes should they occur. Some frequently asked questions potters typically ask are also covered. And lots more! Can’t wait to get started? Begin your pottery making journey by getting a copy of this book RIGHT NOW

Handbuilt Ceramics

Handbuilt Ceramics
Author: Kathy Triplett
Publisher: Lark Books
Total Pages: 168
Release: 2000
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781579901844

Written for the general reader with an interest in ceramics, Handbuilt Ceramics is a big, colorful, and complete how-to manual for shaping clay without a potter’s wheel. Features 8 projects, complete with materials lists, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed “how-to” color photos.

The Hand-sculpted House

The Hand-sculpted House
Author: Ianto Evans
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Total Pages: 370
Release: 2002
Genre: House & Home
ISBN: 1890132349

Cob, a structural composite of earth, water, straw, clay, and sand, has been used for centuries, in virtually all parts of the world, to create homes ranging from mud huts in Africa to lavish adobe haciendas in Latin America. This practical and inspiring hands-on guide teaches anyone to build a cob dwelling.

Hand Building

Hand Building
Author: Shay Amber
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 132
Release: 2008
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600592430

Ceramics are always popular with crafters, and hand building with low-fire earthenware is a natural place to start. This book by artist Shay Amber will inspire even the most intimidated beginner.

Mastering Hand Building

Mastering Hand Building
Author: Sunshine Cobb
Publisher: Voyageur Press (MN)
Total Pages: 211
Release: 2018-01-16
Genre: Art
ISBN: 0760352739

Mastering Hand Building teaches everything you need to know about building with clay by hand, from the basics of coils and slabs through more complex form design.

Ceramic Sculpture

Ceramic Sculpture
Author: Anderson Turner
Publisher: The American Ceramic Society
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2009
Genre: Art
ISBN: 1574985302

More than 20 American ceramic artists present a broad variety of inspiring clay sculpture pieces and some unique techniques they used.

Making Ceramic Sculpture

Making Ceramic Sculpture
Author: Rául Acero
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2012
Genre: Ceramic sculpture
ISBN: 9781468053777

This book takes the reader through the process of learning how to make hand built ceramic sculpture with simple yet evocative, flexible techniques. Intended primarily for beginners, the text also addresses issues of ceramic form, process and ideation that will be valuable to intermediate ceramic artists as well. An extensive, full color gallery section showcases some of the best contemporary ceramic sculpture from 104 artists worldwide.