Slab Techniques
Slab Techniques
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Summary
Although this is essentially a very simple subject, it can be used to make the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and shows the work of many high-profile makers in this area.
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Slab Techniques by Ian Marsh
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.
Ian Marsh is based near Porthmadog, just inside the Snowdonia National Park, in Wales, and has a ceramics studio in the Vale of Ffestiniog. He has in the past taught ceramics and edited the Northern Potters Association Newsletter. Jim Robison was born and raised in Missouri, USA and has a MA in Sculpture and Ceramics from Eastern Michigan University. Active in Ceramic Groups, he is an Elected Fellow and has served as a council member for the Craft Potters Association of Great Britain. He has also been Chair of the Northern Potters Association, guest lecturer at many art colleges, demonstrator and Master of Ceremonies at the International Festivals of Ceramics at Aberystwyth, Wales. He was a Senior Lecturer at Leeds University College, Bretton Hall until his retirement from University. He has also contributed articles to Artists Newsletter, Ceramic Review, Ceramics: Art and Perception, Ceramics Technical and Ceramics Monthly.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781789940244 |
| ISBN 10 | 1789940249 |
| Title | Slab Techniques |
| Author | Ian Marsh |
| Series | Ceramics Handbooks |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Bloomsbury Publishing PLC |
| Year published | 2019-11-28 |
| Number of pages | 112 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |