Mastering Raku: Making Ware, Glazes, Building Kilns, Firing

Steven Branfman

ISBN 10: 1600592953 / ISBN 13: 9781600592959

Editore: Lark Books,U.S., 2009

From firing to finishing, this definitive reference on raku--now in paperback--is a must-have for artists of all skill levels.Ceramists will be informed and inspired by this attractive hands-on book, which focuses on techniques, not projects. It's packed with ideas, designs, and recipes, and covers every aspect of the raku process: types of clay, forming techniques, decoration, glazes, kilns and kiln construction, and much more. A beautiful gallery of works from around the world provides extra creative motivation. Codice articolo CIN1600592953VG

Riassunto:

From firing to finishing, this is the definitive reference on raku. Ceramists will be informed and inspired by this newly updated, technique-based book with how-to photos and text. It covers such topics as types of clay, forming techniques, firing, glazes, decoration, and kilns and kiln construction. Mastering Raku also includes a gallery of works from around the world along with updated clay and glaze recipes.

Informazioni sull'autore:

Steven Branfman enjoys an international reputation as a potter, writer, teacher, and businessman. In 1977 he founded The Potters Shop and School, which has become a nationally known school, gallery, bookstore, and artist’s workspace. He is the author of Raku: A Practical Approach and The Potter’s Professional Handbook, and writes frequently for craft and pottery magazines.

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Titolo: Mastering Raku: Making Ware, Glazes, ...
Casa editrice: Lark Books,U.S.
Data di pubblicazione: 2009
Legatura: Hardback
Condizione: Very Good