Archive for the ‘Pottery’ Category

Low Firing and Burnishing by Sumi von Dassow

Low Firing and Burnishing by Sumi von Dassow, softback published by ACBlack. ISBN 978-1-4081-0636-5, price 15.99 from www.acblack.com
Like all the Ceramics handbook series, this does not disappoint. The many types of low-firing techniques are explored in detail and amply illustrated with a superb range of pots to show the possible achievements. Find out how to [...]

Mosaic Artist’s Technique Bible by Teresa Mills

Mosaic Artist’s Technique Bible by Teresa Mills, hardback, spiral-bound, published by Apple Press. ISBN 978-1-84543-281-2, price 12.99 from www.apple-press.com
If like me you have dabbled with mosaics, but never really got stuck into a large project – here is a book that might well change your mind. This 256 book has a wealth of information, ideas [...]

Basic Pottery Making by Linda Franz, ed

Basic Pottery Making by Linda Franz, ed softback, spiral-bound by Stackpole Books in the USA. ISBN 978-0-8117-3531-5, price 19.95 US dollars from www.stackpolebooks.com
Learn the basics of pottery making is something of a misnomer as this book deals solely with one aspect – wheel thrown pottery. It is an excellent, illustrated guide to the latter, taking [...]

Smoke Firing by Jane Perrymen

Smoke Firing by Jane Perryman, hardback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-0-7136-6985-5, price 30.00 from acblack.com
I find this the most fascinating of areas within ceramics. In this fabulous 176 page book, Jane Perryman explores this wondrous subject by highlighting contemporary artists and approaches to smoke firing. The book looks at all approaches and aspects including, [...]

The Ceramic Surface by Matthias Ostermann

The Ceramic Surface by Matthias Ostermann, softback published by A&C Black. ISBN 978-1-4081-1339-4, from www.acblack.com
This book is an absolute treasure. It highlights ceramics from across the world, showcasing some of the best ceramists. Examining the ceramic surface, this book is divided into ten chapters, each detailing a different technique or approach to decorating the ceramic [...]