books about: ceramic

books about: ceramic

books:

Ceramic

Making Polymer Clay Beads: Step-by-Step Techniques for Creating Beautiful Ornamental Beads

Carol Blackburn

Interweave Press, 2007

THE best book for polymer clay techniques!
I have 3 books that I've purchased on polymer clay bead-making and this is the best one. Lots of easy-to-follow techniques and ideas for the serious bead-maker. I go back to this book time and time again for inspiration. Before you venture into using polymer clay ...

Image Transfer on Clay: Screen, Relief, Decal & Monoprint Techniques (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Paul Andrew Wandless

Lark Books, 2006

LOVED this book! Highly recommend!
As a beginner to the craft, I am reading everything I can to enhance and broaden my understanding of the entire process. I found this book a wonderful resource, and would definitely recommend it to anyone who, like myself, prefers to "self-teach". I learn much more ...

Mixed-Media Mosaics: Techniques and Projects Using Polymer Clay Tiles, Beads & Other Embellishments

Laurie Mika

North Light Books, 2007

Beautiful finished project, easy to follow directions
I purchased this book to make a mirror for a 6th grade class project. I've never worked with polymer clay before so I was a little nervous. The directions were easy to follow and the end result was amazing. Our family plans on doing a mirror at our next family ...

The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book)

John Britt

Lark Books, 2007

An Excellent resource book
This is a brilliant book with great technical information and fabulous pictures. Most importantly for me though is getting good glaze recipes that have materials that are easily found or can be adapted to what I have. I have trialled many recipes in this book and ...

500 Plates & Chargers: Innovative Expressions of Function & Style (500 Series)

Lark

Lark Books, 2008

Best of the 500 series to date!
WONDERFUL selection of diverse styles of plates and chargers. A wonderful reference. Reproduction terrific and interesting representation of varied techniques. A MUST for all functional and sculptural potter/ceramicists.

Clay and Glazes for the Potter

Daniel Rhodes

Krause Publications, 2000

Definitive reference book
Everything you ever wanted to know - and more - about clays and glazes. If you just want a quick introduction to the topic, you should skip this book. If you want a well-written, very thorough, and very clear explanation of basic ceramic principles, this is it. If ...

The Craft and Art of Clay

Susan Peterson

Overlook Hardcover, 2003

Very Comprehensive Survey of Ceramics Techniques & Materials
This is a large book chock full of information, and provides an in-depth survey of ceramics. There are many photographs about techniques and many illustrations of beautiful artistic ceramics pieces. Also it contains lots of technical information, tables, etc. ...

500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Lark Books

Lark Books, 2006

Wonderful book
Just like the title indicates--it is a great selection of ceramic animals by contemporary artists. There is everything from realistic to bizarre interpretations of domestic, wild and farm animals, even includes a few bees. Like other books in the Lark ceramic "500" ...

The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Lark Books

Lark Books, 2005

terrific technique
I have always wanted to do large scale figurative sculpture. There are not many books specifically on this subject. I found this book and said, "Yes, this has exactly what I want to know". I find it a wonderful resource. Vicki Stone-artist

500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work (500 Series)

Lark Books

Lark Books, 2008

I concur, Inspiring it is!
I must agree with the previous reviewers, the work in this volume certainly merits "Inspiring" being in the title. As the juror states in the book's introduction, so much of the fun of this book is seeing the widely varied approaches the artists have taken with this ...

Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay

Maureen Carlson

North Light Books, 2006

Tell your own fairy tale
A wonderful book about polymer clay modeling, complete with tools description, tutorials and beautiful projects, suited both for beginners and for more advanced artists, for persons young at heart who enjoy giving the gift of life to the heroes of fairy tales. Highly ...

Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel (A Lark Ceramics Book)

James C. Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless

Lark Books, 2006

Lots of great info and beautful pics
This is a great book on raku. it gives different views from different artists. The photography is good and shows many alternative ways to finish one's pottery other then the traditional glazing and firing. This book is a must for a potters reference bookcase.

The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting (A Lark Ceramics Book)

Andrew Martin

Lark Books, 2007

Best mold book on the market.
In preparation for teaching mold making at Utah State University, I purchased 4 different mold-making books. After careful examination I decided that Andrew Martin's book is the one I'll use as my text for the class. I wouldn't recommend it for someone who is trying ...

Encyclopedia Of Mosaic Techniques: A Step-by-step Visual Directory, With An Inspirational Gallery Of Finished ...

Emma Biggs

Running Press, 1996

Best Basic Mosaic Manual
I found this book to be an excellent primer for the person getting started in mosaics. The various techniques are well illustrated with easy to understand text. I found the designs interesting, colorful, and the type I could put to use. All of this is laid out in a ...

Glass Bead Workshop: Building Skills, Exploring Techniques, Finding Inspiration

Jeri L. Warhaftig

Lark Books, 2008

Worthwhile!
Glass Bead Workshop by Jeri Warhaftig Just when you thought you had aquired all the tools and goodies you would ever need again in your lampwork adventures (yeah... right... LOL) Jeri Warhaftig has authored a new lampworking book that is guaranteed to challenge you ...