Process is integral to every clay piece, and this volume follows the logic of the steps of creation. The beginning chapters explain the early steps such as clay preparation and the various techniques of making. Following chapters are devoted to the later steps of drying and firing. Also included are numerous glaze and clay recipes, using a range of widely available materials. Complex and large-scale work, always demanding special attention and specialized knowledge, is comprehensively covered.
The European Ceramic Work Centre (EKWC) is an international studio dedicated to the ceramic arts, in all of their various forms. Drawn from the resources at the EKWC, this volume elucidates every aspect of the ceramic process, from wedging clay to packing kilns. This useful resource will be valuable to potters of every skill level. Extensively and vividly illustrated, the book demonstrates complicated techniques visually. In addition to the helpful diagrams, works produced at EKWC are used as examples of the methods described in the text, offering specific uses for procedures.
The Ceramic Process emphasizes the experimentation with materials and technique that is crucial to a potter’s development and success. Ultimately, the reader will gain an understanding of every aspect—artistic as well as technical—of the creation of ceramic pieces.
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I really recommend this book. This is book has an accessible language and it can be understood for those who are starting or in a advanced level in Ceramics world. The photos and the explanations are gorgeous.
Fabulous compilation of technical info This book is unlike any other ceramics books I’ve seen. The Ceramic Process presents detailed technical information based on years of testing and application at the European Ceramic Work Centre. For example, this is the book to go to if you want to know how to _calculate_ the proper amount of deflocculant to use in making terra sigillata. The presentation and writing are clear and well organized. Tables and figures help quantify topics — the book even has the occasional equation scattered…
It is a bit pricey, but will cover all of the technical information you might need as a ceramic artist. This is a great Book! there is a lot of great technical information about ceramic art. I have found this Book to be invaluable in my own practice and in teaching ceramics. The book is filled with images that remain contemporary along with diagrams that explain concepts that are difficult to describe in a written/spoken way. It is also filled with unconventional applications related to sculptural practices. It is a bit pricey, but will cover all of the technical information you might need as a…