Surface Decoration for Ceramics - A Creative Guide for the Contemporary Maker

This title offers decorative techniques and inspiration for the ceramicist. Embossing, engraving, printing and embellishing the clay surface using coloured slips, underglaze colours, oxides and glazes. Coloured clay and smoke firing effects, as well as the exciting potential of mixed media. The importance of mark-making tools and advice on making a personal collection. Insights from individual makers who generously share their discoveries and decorative experiments

About the author

Claire Ireland makes hand-built sculptural ceramics on different scales, many of which are inspired by her studio’s location in the grounds of a historical steam museum. She teaches contemporary ways of making and experimental decorative techniques, as well as specialist courses on smoke firing and paperclay. Claire is a professional member of the Craft Potters Association and the Society of Designer Craftsmen.

Product details

• Authors: Claire Ireland
• Publisher: Wiley
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.12.2022
• EAN: 9780719841538
• ISBN: 978-0-7198-4153-8
• Dimensions: 215 mm x 260 mm x 12 mm
• Weight: 541 g
• Illustrations: farbige Illustrationen
• Subjects: Guides > Hobby, home > Collecting, collectors' catalogues; Humanities, art, music > Art > Miscellaneous; CRAFTS & HOBBIES / General, Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts, Pottery, ceramics and glass crafts, Ceramics: artworks, Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks