A Clay Lover's Guide to Making Molds: Designing * Making * Using (A Lark Ceramics Book)
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| Rating | : | 4.62 (717 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1579901867 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Answered all my questions! Author Pierce Clayton and Editor Chris Rich have assembled instructions, guidelines and black/white assembly illustrations to make both plaster and rubber molds. Eye appeal in the form of dashingly colorful photos of ceramics of many accomplished artists is also included. His easy-to-follow instructions and pictures have answered every question I had about making plaster molds. I do have one suggestion: trying to keep your copy clean with a plastic book cover might be a good idea!. "Answered all my questions!" according to Donna Erwin. Clayton has assembled instructions, guidelines and black/white assembly illustrations to make both plaster and rubber molds. Eye appeal in the form of dashingly colorful photos of ceramics of many accomplished artists is also included. His easy-to-follow instructions and pictures have answered every question I had about making plaster molds. I do have one suggestion: trying to keep your copy clean with a plastic book cover might be a good idea!. A Great Guide Christopher B. Jonnes This well thought out guide gets right to work explaining in clear, concise steps how to construct various types of clay molds. From basic one-piece molds to complex multi-piece molds, Clayton describes their design, construction, and infinite utility. The book is loaded with excellent color and black and white photographs. Some depict the tools and process. Others show a magnificent sampling of finished products. This guide can take the average pot-throwers hobby to the next level. Makes a pretty decent coffee table book too. --Christopher Bonn Jonnes, author of Wake Up Dead.
This book is suitable for larger crafts collections where other pottery books circulate.Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc. From Library Journal Molds are the potter's shortcut, often used for production work when a number of identical pieces are wanted. Clayton, a ceramic artist and consultant, gives instructions for making and using plaster or rubber molds. They are sometimes used to make a plain clay body that can be given individual embellishments. Some very clever finished works by other artists are shown in color. . Projects are accompanied by detailed lists of materials with black-and-white photographs that tend to be somewhat dark
Whether you’re a beginning or an expert clay worker, here’s all the info you need to create plaster molds, then use them to produce multiples of your favorite mugs or best-selling pieces. Every aspect is covered, from selecting and working with clay, slip, and plaster to a series of fascinating projects for all levels. A color gallery of mold-made work offers encouragement and inspiration.