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500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work by Suzanne J E Tourtillott
Category: Craft | Series: Lark Ceramics Book
The magnificent tiles showcased in this impressive collection will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. Some of the larger displays were made to decorate public and private spaces; others use single tiles to interpret nature, tell a story, or make cultural observat ...Show more
Alternative Kilns and Firing Techniques by James C. Watkins & Paul Wandless
Category: Cap Link Damages SPECIALS | Series: A\Lark Ceramics Book Ser.
Ceramicists searching for new ways to fire their creations now have a wealth of options. Authors James Watkins and Paul Wandless, along with a group of distinguished artisans, demonstrate in detail how to build low-cost, low-tech, yet high-quality kilns. The plans range from an easy, affordable, and ver ...Show more
Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing by Emily Reason
Category: Art and Design | Series: Lark Ceramics Book
Offers an introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. The author takes the beginner ceramist through nine projects, starting from one of two fundamental forms (cylinder or bowl). Colour bands throughout point the reader to related information on various techniques, while gallery sections pro ...Show more
Image Transfer on Clay: Screen, Relief, Decal & Monoprint Techniques by Paul Andrew Wandless
Category: Art and Design | Series: Lark Ceramics Book
This resource will help you take advantage of contemporary printmaking techniques. You can try coloured slips for unique monoprints or experiment with stencils and relief blocks. It includes methods that are carefully laid out in gorgeous photos, with detailed firing instructions. Contemporary ceramists ...Show more
Mastering Raku by Steven Branfman
Category: Art and Design | Series: A\Lark Ceramics Book Ser.
This work helps you to master the art of raku, from firing to finishing. This is the definitive reference on this unique form of ceramics. Both novice and experienced ceramists familiar with raku will be informed and inspired by this newly updated, technique-based book with how-to photos and text. "Mast ...Show more
Mastering Raku: Making Ware * Glazes * Building Kilns * Firing by Steven Branfman
Category: Art and Design | Series: Lark Ceramics Books
From firing to finishing, this definitive reference on raku--now in paperback--is a must-have for artists of all skill levels. Ceramists will be informed and inspired by this attractive hands-on book, which focuses on techniques, not projects. It's packed with ideas, designs, and recipes, and covers eve ...Show more
Masters: Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists by Suzanne J E Tourtillott
Category: Art and Design | Series: Lark Ceramics Book
40 internationally celebrated masters reveal their secrets, explaining just how they work with this incredibly demanding ceramic material, prized for its pristine beauty. Pure white and wonderfully delicate, porcelain is what clay potters usually graduate to only after years of honing their skills. This ...Show more
The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 by John Britt
Category: Art Instructional | Series: A\Lark Ceramics Book Ser.
With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes used today, this reference will prove a boon to ceramicists who want to master this complex aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who recently served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, has per ...Show more
The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting by Andrew Martin
Category: Craft | Series: Lark Ceramics Books
For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work
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