Learn to COOK - Ceramic Design Course: Principles, Practice, and Techniques: A Complete Course for Ceramicists

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Binding: Paperback Dewey Decimal Number: 738 EAN: 9780764137334 ISBN: 0764137336 Label: Barron's Educational Series Manufacturer: Barron's Educational Series Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: 2007-10-01 Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Studio: Barron's Educational Series
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Editorial Reviews: Ceramic craftsmen intent on making pottery for everyday use, as well as dedicated artisans concentrating on fine-art objects will find inspiration and practical instruction in this handsome volume. Step-by-step tutorials take readers through each stage of the ceramic-making process with— A clearly illustrated summary of essential potter’s tools Instruction on developing design concepts and making prototypes and technical drawings Making models from drawings Making sample pieces to test glazes, colors, and surfaces Final design, creation of finished pieces, and development of a portfolio for presentation to buyers Featuring practical exercises for each stage in pottery design and construction, this beautifully illustrated book is mainly intended for students planning to develop a career as professional ceramic designers—but ambitious amateur do-it-yourselfers will also find plenty of inspiration and solid instruction. The author, a noted ceramicist, covers all forms of ceramic design, both practical and sculptural. The text is complemented with more than 400 instructive and inspiring color photos.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: An interesting book for getting general ideas about ceramic design, but lacks strong discussion about design principles Comment: An interesting book for getting general ideas about ceramic design, but lacks strong discussion about design principles. It covers a fair range of what you can do with clay, but I think the discussion is superficial. I expected much more. Customer Rating: Summary: A great book for those interested in ceramic design Comment: This book is a great resource for ceramic artists who are interested in improving their design process. It would also be helpful for beginning industrial design students. I would caution potential purchasers that this is not a 'how to make pottery book'. If you are looking for a book on how to make your own pottery this is not what you are looking for. If you are looking to better understand and design your work including integrating form, shape and color. Than I am sure you will get a lot out of this book. More Reviews