An Introduction to Decorating and Glazing Pottery

An Introduction to Decorating and Glazing Pottery
Author: Caroline Fairbairn
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2000
Genre: Pottery
ISBN: 9781571452276

The tradition of decorating pottery is common to most cultures in the world, and its earliest forms date back thousands of years. Today the craft of decorating pottery remains a popular pastime, and one which can be as rewarding for the beginner as for the expert.

The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery

The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery
Author: Emily Reinhardt
Publisher: Quarry Books
Total Pages: 162
Release: 2023-09-05
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0760381402

Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more. With an emphasis on learning new skills, having fun, and embracing imperfection, The Beginner’s Guide to Decorating Potterysupports your creative process as you explore: Basic information on working with clays as well as materials used for decorating. Tutorials on color theory, combining form and function, and the importance of keeping a sketchbook. Beginner-friendly projects that show how to apply surface-design techniques to simple pieces such as coasters, a cheeseboard, a wall hanging, plates, tumblers, vases, planters, and more. Throughout the book, skill-building is front and center, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you’re proud of. Gallery work from some of today’s top ceramics artists is sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first? For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively. Explore even more ceramics techniques with:The Beginner’s Guide to Wheel Throwing and The Beginner’s Guide to Hand Building.

Ceramics for Beginners

Ceramics for Beginners
Author: Angelica Pozo
Publisher: Lark Books (NC)
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781600592454

This third installment in Larks' Ceramics for Beginners series is the best beginners' workshop to surface work: emerging potters learn skills step-by-step, including stamping, sgraffito, brushwork with underglazes and oxides, majolica, and other techniques. How-to photos demystify the process, and there are scores of ideas for experimentation.

Ceramic Glazes

Ceramic Glazes
Author: Jacob Williams
Publisher: Ajcomfortpublishing
Total Pages: 160
Release: 2021-04-21
Genre:
ISBN: 9781951345679

Master the Timeless Art of Glazing and Firing and Discover How to Effortlessly Craft Aesthetic Ceramic Pieces with This Comprehensive Guide Have you ever looked at a decorative ceramic piece in awe and wondered if you could do this yourself too? Are you a ceramic artist that struggles a lot with getting the glaze right? Tired of wasting precious time on bad glazes and having to redo them over and over again? Would you like to say goodbye to "glazing blues" and take your glazing skills to the next level? If your answer is yes to any of these questions, then keep reading... In this complete introduction to ceramic glazing and firing, you'll discover all the knowledge, tools and technique you need to become a master glazer from setting up your glazing workspace and choosing the right tools and equipment for your job to crafting your own recipe. Here's a snippet of what you're going to discover in Ceramic Glazes Everything you need to know about the intriguing history of ceramics and glazes as a beginner A crash guide to understanding the delicate science behind glazes from vitrification to the properties of glaze A complete list of all the essential equipment you're going to need to make amazing glazes from safety equipment to glaze supplies Step-by-step instructions for applying glaze effectively on your ceramic pieces using the different methods 4 little-known extra tips to help you make sure your glaze comes out amazing every time How to develop your own glaze recipe from scratch for that unique, one-of-a-kind ceramic glaze A foolproof 10-factor checklist you need to help you choose the perfect kiln for firing your glazes ...and much, much more! No matter the level of your current glazing abilities, this book is brimming with full-color photographs and detailed instructions of different glazing, molding and firing techniques that are designed to take you from zero to glazing hero in as little time as possible! Ready to make your first or next ceramic masterpiece? Scroll to the top of the page and click the "Buy Now with 1-Click" button to get started TODAY!