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Ceramic decoration
ceramic surface
colour in clay
contemporary ceramics
contemporary decoration
COP=United Kingdom
decorative techniques
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emboss
embossed
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finger swiping
Hakeme technique
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incised
Kohiki technique
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Mishima
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paper resist stencils
paper transfer technique
pottery decoration
pottery stamps
Price_€20 to €50
printing on clay
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sgraffito
silk screen printing
slip decoration
softlaunch
sponge stamps
transfer
water etching
wax resist
Product details
- ISBN 9780719841538
- Weight: 541g
- Dimensions: 215 x 260mm
- Publication Date: 30 Dec 2022
- Publisher: The Crowood Press Ltd
- Publication City/Country: GB
- Product Form: Paperback
- Language: English
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This practical and beautiful book covers a wide range of inventive, decorative techniques and encourages the maker to be adventurous and experimental. By building a repertoire of decorating skills and methods, it shows how the maker can create distinctive marks and surfaces on clay, thereby making their work individual and unique. With so many ideas and clear, practical instruction to the techniques, this book is an essential reference for makers of all skill levels, and is sure to inspire a new and creative stream of work. From embossing, engraving, printing and embellishing the clay surface using coloured slips, underglaze colours, oxides and glazes. Coloured clay and smoke firing effects, as well as the exciting potential of mixed media. The importance of mark-making tools and advice on making a personal collection. With insights from individual makers who generously share their discoveries and decorative experiments
Over 450 lavish photos illustrate the techniques and ideas covered
Claire Ireland makes hand-built sculptural ceramics on different scales, many of which are inspired by her studio’s location in the grounds of a historical steam museum. She teaches contemporary ways of making and experimental decorative techniques, as well as specialist courses on smoke firing and paperclay. Claire is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association and the Society of Designer Craftsmen.
