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Books, CDs, DVDs, VHS - Special
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Metal Clay in a Day
If you want to try your hand at metal clay, but you’re intimidated by
the time commitment or cost, Metal Clay in a Day is the book for you.
Basic techniques and more than twenty-five simple, stylish jewelry
projects offer you the perfect introduction to metal clay. You won’t
believe the shapes and designs you can make using tools you probably
already have in your home! Every project in the book can be fired using a
hand-held butane torch instead of a kiln. Make a piece this afternoon and
show it off tonight! (128 pages, 375+ color photos/ 8-1/4” x 11” x 1/2”
/ paperback) by Tammy Garner .
C-300-403
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Alternative
Kilns & Firing Techniques
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 versatile Raku kiln to a unique wood-fueled Downdraft
Stovepipe Barrel one, These clever devices make it possible to produce
rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques. In
addition to showing the basic procedures for using each kiln,
easy-to-follow directions for many fast-fire methods unfold in color
photographs: you’ll see how to achieve terra sigillata surfaces with
direct chemical application, and how to do traditional crackle-glaze raku
and smoke finishes.(128 pages, 8 ½” x 11”) by James C. Watkins &
Paul Andrew Wandless.
C-300-402
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Surface
Design for Ceramics
Artists at all levels of experience will want Maureen Mill’s essential
reference for its comprehensive coverage of one of the most fundamental
yet creative aspects of ceramics: surface embellishment. A wealth of
practical information and detailed images lead you through every phase of
the process—from the wet and leather-hard stages (faceting, carving,
burnishing, and sprigging) through bisque ware (terra sigillata, image
transfer, resist and slip work), to firing (glazing methods) and
post-firing (decals, lusters, and raku). Time-tested recipes are offered
in abundance, photos of fired demonstration pieces show the final effect,
and top-quality contemporary gallery pictures display the fabulous
results. Sidebars throughout offer options for further exploration (144
pages, 500+ color photos, 8 ½” x 11” x ¾”) by Maureen Mills.
C-300-401
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Large-scale
Ceramics
“Large scale ceramics demand a
number of considerations that don’t necessarily concern most
ceramicists. Questions of size of kiln needed, making over an
extended period of time, designing for a specific site, assembling,
weatherproofing and installation are all things that must be thought
about. In this book, Jim Robison discusses all of these topics as
well as giving pointers on how to get and handle commissions.”
(112 pages, 9” x 6” x 1/4” Soft cover, 100+ color/b&w images)
(Jim Robison)
C-300-380
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Pottery: A Life, A Lifetime
Mel Jacobson relates his experience as a potter in this entertaining and
instructive narration. He tells his story by weaving anecdotes of his
travels and friendships along with his practical knowledge of studio
practices gained over the past three decades working in clay as a student,
apprentice, teacher and studio potter. Each chapter relates to a different
facet of pottery making, interspersed with stories from his stay in Japan
working with Kunio Uchida's pottery, and candid opinions from his
contributions to Clayart online forum. Subjects include Studio, Tools,
Kilns, Throwing, Turning, Handles, Tea bowls, Glazing and much more. (162
Pages/16 color and 75 B&W photos/ 10" X 7" paper)
C-300-364
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Crystalline
Glazes
Crystalline glazes have a magical quality but are quite challenging
technically. Diane Creber describes the most suitable clays and kilns,
provides glaze recipes and glazing tips and discusses how to fire in both
oxidation and reduction conditions. This edition also includes profiles of
14 artists. These artists discuss their approaches, techniques, and
recipes for achieving successful crystalline glazes. (128 pp, 100 color
photos, 6 “ x 9 1/4” / PB)
C-300-79
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Image Transfer
on Clay
Expand your horizons with this idea-packed guide to decorating with image
transfers. Photographs and detailed firing instructions show you how to
make images using stencils, silk-screens, relief blocks, monoprints, and
decals. Computer software enables you to create graphics never before
possible and decal papers, ceramic inks and laser printing makes
transferring images easier than ever. More than 100 examples by 45 artists
are a wealth of inspiration. (112 pages, 200+ color photos/ 8 ¾” x 11
¼” hardcover)
C-300-371
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Paper
Clay for Sculptors - A Studio Companion Third Edition
Imagine, invent, model, carve, or simply play with a level of expressive
freedom never quite possible in traditional clay. Just mix your favorite
high or low fore earthenware, terra cotta, raku, stonewares, porcelain,
with recycled paper. Ultra versatile affordable P'Clays increase pleasure
and satisfaction. Use with or without a kiln!
From beginner to expert, get your practical
questions answered now. New section for classroom teachers, children,
K-12, special needs, elders, and more.
Tile or architectural scale projects in
high fire stoneware and porcelain forming and casting methods are new to
this edition, too. (8.5" X 5.5" X 1/2" Softcover) by
Rosette Gault -142 pages with over 75 B&W illustrations and drawings.
C-300-344
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The Art of Metal
Clay: Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects
This book is a comprehensive introduction specifically designed for
crafters and jewelry makers. It details the essentials of working, firing,
and finishing metal clay to create beautiful jewelry and decorative
objects.
Author Sherri Haab demonstrates in 28
projects the remarkable versatility of metal clay, showing how to texture,
mold, carve, and sculpt beads, bracelets, pendants, earrings, rings, and
settings, plus boxes and vessels. She also reveals how to combine metal
clay with polymer clay, glass, and epoxy resin to create unique
mixed-media pieces. (8.5" X 10.5" X 1/2" Softcover) 144
Pages with over 300 full color illustrations by Sherri Haab.
C-300-358
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Barrel,
Pit, and Saggar Firing - A Collection of Articles from Ceramics Monthly
This new handbook reflects the growing interest in pit firing and related
techniques. The articles included here were carefully selected to
illustrate the wide range of approaches to barrel, pit, and saggar firing.
Works ranging from wheel-thrown and coil-built pots to complex sculpture
are tied together by the firing process. Standard versions of these firing
techniques as well as innovative variations are discussed. Filled with a
range of color and black and white images illustrating both process and
finished work. This book will be an inspiration to anyone interested in
perusing pit, barrel, or saggar firing. (11” X 8 ½” X 3/8” 148
Pages Softcover) Edited by Sumi von Dassow
C-300-207
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Slipware:
Contemporary Approaches
NEW!
In this lively and informative book, the authors not only trace the
history of slipware and discuss the techniques involved in its production,
but they also showcase a wide cross-section of contemporary potters who
use slip as the main source of decoration on their wares. It is a
primarily inspirational and visually delightful book. (160 Pp/ 80 Color
+166 B&W Photos/ 8¾”x11“/ Hardcover) (Victoria & Michael
Eden)
C-300-260
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Complete
Potter: Sawdust Firing
At first glance, sawdust firing appears to be a completely random
technique yielding un-predictable and uncontrollable results. But in fact,
the shape of a clay form, applied surface coatings (stains, slips, terra
sigallata) and surface treatments (resists, textures, burnishing) can
produce controlled localized effects within a single piece. Oxides, salts
and other material additions to the sawdust produce fumes that influence
color throughout the firing as a whole. In this book, various potters
share their methods for producing successful sawdust-fired ware with an
endless combination of color, texture and pattern. Stunning color photos,
numerous B&W illustrations and well-written text provide the tools for
experimentation with this exciting technique. (96 Pp/ 25 Color+71 B&W
Illus/10”x7½”/ Hardcover) (Karin Hessenberg)
C-300-57
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Low Fire:
Other Ways to Work In Clay
In this concise yet comprehensive volume, author Leon Nigrosh presents
basic information on all the low-fire techniques including Raku, Egyptian
paste, majolica, primitive firing, vapor glazing, terra sigillata, decals,
photo clay, sawdust firing, lusters and more. Excellent photography of low
fire works, both in progress and finished, demonstrate the unique
technical and aesthetic challenges of each technique. Both ceramic artists
and admirers will gain insight and appreciation from this fascinating
book. (112 Pp/ 8 Pp Color+126 B&W Illus/ 8½”x10”/ Hardcover)
(Leon Nigrosh)
C-300-123
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Ceramics
& Print
Printmaking techniques have long been used in the pottery Industry. This
book briefly discusses the history of ceramics and print, and then
concentrates on related techniques used by contemporary ceramists
including: screen printing (both transfer decoration and working directly
on the clay), photographic processes, sponge printing, stamped ware, lino-cuts
and prints from plaster slabs. Printmaking techniques such as etching,
lithography, computer-generated laser printing, and photocopying are also
described and health and safety issues with relation to both media are
discussed. A Glossary of terms and list of suppliers are also included.
(128 Pp/ 25 Color + 86 B&W Illus/ 6”x9”/Paper) (Paul Scott)
C-300-53
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