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

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At a glance

Condition
New
Format
Paperback
Dimensions
8.5 x 0.6 x 10.15 in
Weight
1.19 lb
Publisher
The Crowood Press
Publication date
October 10, 2023
Language
English

Description

This practical and beautiful book covers a wide range of inventive, decorative techniques and encourages the maker to be adventurous and experimental. By building a repertoire of decorating skills and methods, it shows how the maker can create distinctive marks and surfaces on clay, thereby making their work individual and unique. With so many ideas and clear, practical instruction to the techniques, this book is an essential reference for makers of all skill levels, and is sure to inspire a new and creative stream of work. From 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. With insights from individual makers who generously share their discoveries and decorative experiments. Read more

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Publisher The Crowood Press
Publication date October 10, 2023
Language English
Print length 192 pages
ISBN-10 0719841534
ISBN-13 38
Item Weight 1.19 pounds
Dimensions 8.5 x 0.6 x 10.15 inches

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Format: Paperback
I LOVE this book! So much more than I expected. Well worth purchasing. I would say this book is an essential resource in a ceramic artist’s library.
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2025 by Lisa

Creative decoration ideas for pottery
Format: Paperback
Good book with creative ideas for pottery decoration.
Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2025 by Sylvia Coppola

Excellent!
Format: Paperback
So many great ideas here, beautifully presented.
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2024 by Kathryn Wright

Not bad, not great.
Format: Paperback
I was hoping for new inspiration or techniques that weren't already familiar to me. It is an attractive book that might be more inspiring for beginners, or for those who have never read about or experimented with the surface techniques presented this book.
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2023 by A.S.

Lots of good information. even though I have done clay work for about 44 years.
Format: Paperback
Learned some new things about processes I have not used before.
Reviewed in the United States on April 1, 2024 by O'B
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