Overview
This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and highlights the work of high-profile ceramic artists.
Slabs can be used to make a variety of forms ranging from the most basic to the more complex. The book covers many building methods using a varied range of pots and sculptures, demonstrated through step-by-step images. With fantastic images of finished work from high-profile ceramic artists for inspiration, you are also encouraged to experiment and find the methods that are most suited to you.
Slab Techniques covers all the basics, such as making your slabs and joining well, simple building methods, use of supports, creating textures, decorating with slips and ways to avoid problems during the firing stage. The handbook also looks at innovative and original approaches, as well as building large-scale pieces and the potential issues associated with them. This book is an essential addition to the bookshelves of students and professional ceramicists.
- | Author: Ian Marsh, Jim Robison
- | Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
- | Publication Date: Nov 28, 2019
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- | Binding: Paperback / softback
- | ISBN-13: 9781789940244
- | ISBN-10: 1789940249
