Follow author Richard Zakin on a global survey of techniques for creating sculpture, vessels, and wall pieces. Ceramists will find complete instructions and learn the advantages and disadvantages of forming methods. Plus, it includes tips aplenty on the art of combining forming methods.
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Hand-Formed Ceramics: Creating Form And Surface presents potters with a global survey of various artists' techniques for creating sculpture, vessels, and wall pieces. Richard Zakin combines his expertise with that of artists from around the world to give potters insight into working with clay, the basics of the hand-forming process, and creating surface imagery. Advantages and disadvantages of forming methods are discussed, with instructions for pinch forming, coil forming,...
Zakin concentrates exclusively on methods of hand-building clay forms, with no instruction given for throwing pots on the potter's wheel. After a brief history of hand-formed vessels and sculptures, Zakin answers the questions that bother beginning potters, particularly those who are interested in producing sculptural forms. A good deal of text explains processes and procedures, with step-by-step illustrations provided. More effectively represented is the work of numerous ceramic...
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