Keramik & glas

»Dette interessante stykke svensk industri- og designhistorie er fortalt levende og detaljeret af en række erfarne fagfolk på området En særlig kvalitet i teksten er indskudte faktabokse, der omhandler betydende fagpersoner og ejere i fabrikkens h...

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Jobs keramik och textil är en rikt illustrerad bok om keramik- och textilkonstnärerna Lisbet och Gocken Jobs. För första gången placeras de välkända systrarnas konstnärskap i ett stilhistoriskt sammanhang. För många, både yngre och äldre är systra...

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Arkitekten och överintendenten Carl Johan Cronstedt presenterade 1767 ett memorial med titeln "Beskrifning på Ny Inrättning af Kakelugnar til Weds Besparing för Rikets råd". Där beskrevs en revolutionerande konstruktion som skulle komma ...

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Explore the human form in depth, from concept sketches and armatures to detailed instructions for constructing legs, torso, arms, hands, and head from clay. In Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay, renowned sculptor and instructorCristina Cordo...

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Lisa Larson har sedan 1950-talet varit en framgångsrik och internationellt uppmärksammad keramiker. Humoristiska djur, känsligt utförda barnporträtt och kraftfulla kvinnogestalter tillhör hennes återkommande motiv. Men hon har också formgivit bruk...

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This is a complete studio guide to successful glazing at mid-range temperature. It explores all the fundamental techniques, as well as offering artisan tips for specialist glazing. It comes from expert potter and teacher John Britt. According to C...

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"Radical and inspiring ... Yanagi's vision puts the connection between heart and hand before the transient and commercial" - Edmund de Waal The daily lives of ordinary people are replete with objects, common things used in commonplace se...

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Old, broken objects can become more beautiful than ever! The thought of throwing away a cherished dish or mug can be heartbreaking. If you've ever wanted to repair a treasured piece rather than tossing it in the trash--but didn't know how--the tra...

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Överfångsglas i jugendstil från Reijmyre glasbruk är de stora utställningarnas glas. Det var på utställningen av modernt konsthantverk i Turin 1902 som glasbruket fick ett internationellt genombrott med denna exklusiva produktion av unikt konstgla...

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För Arvikaborna är "kônsthantvärk" en institution som alltid har funnits - åtminstone sedan morfars mor var liten. Arvika Konsthantverks historia innehåller framgångar och motgångar genom 1930-talets depression, andra världskriget, 1970-...

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Once upon a time pottery schools saw an increase in enrolments whenever the film Ghost aired on television. Today it is all year round. Not since the 1970s has there been this level of interest and appreciation for pottery and ceramics. The return...

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To step into potter Frances Palmer's world is to be surrounded by the trappings of a life that has been intentionally--and painstakingly--built to maximize creativity. A light-filled, airy studio in which to make her pottery, with a corner always ...

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Clay-sculpting royalty 'The Shiflett Brothers' offer unique insight into their practices and the techniques used to create their stunning fantasy characters. Learning from the biggest and best creators in any industry is a rare and sought after op...

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Making your own glazes is a fascinating and rewarding process, even more so when making them from collected ingredients. With little equipment and following a few basic principles, it is possible to harvest glaze ingredients from your local enviro...

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Lively, informative and full of original tips and techniques Simon's YouTube videos have lit the ceramics world on fire, becoming a must-see supplement to most potters' educations. But therein lies the hitch; most potters don't want to take a lapt...

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The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes is a must for potters and ceramicists of all abilities who are interested in creating their own glazes. Emmanuel Cooper's classic guide to making glazes is now available in a thoroughly revised new edition. Coope...

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Contemporary Raku is a complete guide to this exciting, dramatic and beautiful art form. It explains the making, glazing and firing methods employed for producing Raku-ware, and features contributions and insights from leading makers. Recognizing ...

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The Arts and Crafts Movement was a reaction to the brutality of working life and the sterility of industrial design in Victorian Britain. Although Arts and Crafts was initially a mediaeval revival, the movement was always about the artist craftsma...

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Discover everything you need to know to create beautiful ceramics and unleash your pottery potential! Want to start exploring your creativity with clay and find harmony working with your hands? Or are you looking to expand your range of skills as ...

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Hertha Hillfon (1921-2013) var Sveriges främsta keramiska skulptör under 1900-talet. Hennes arbete spände från det abstrakta till det föreställande, från utlevande och dramatiska kompositioner till enkla och vardagliga motiv. Tidningsreportage, tv...

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Now firmly established in the ceramics world, paperclay is a vital part of the modern clay artist and potter's repertoire. The workability of this material allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, from wet ...

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This book is the new gold standard for potters who use a potter's wheel. It's the first book in years that goes beyond the basics, offering next-level techniques for throwing.

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Everything You Need to Get Started with Pottery If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any...

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A stunning book on kintsugi, the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with precious metals to highlight its history beautifully. A broken pot is made whole again, and within its golden repair we see a world of meaning. Kintsugi is the art of e...

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The practice of ceramics is steeped in history and tradition. For thousands of years humans have exploited the versatile qualities of clay as a material to produce items ranging from humble utilitarian vessels integral to family living, right thro...

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Updated new edition 2017. Working with clay is tremendously satisfying, with enough possibilities and variations to fill a lifetime of imaginative discovery. This book explains all the main methods for both novices and experienced makers wanting t...

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The best-illustrated survey of a spectacular ancient art, now available in an affordable edition Mosaic has been called "painting for eternity," and it is in fact one of the few arts of antiquity to survive in something like its original...

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Celebrates the contemporary revival of pottery, focusing on six inspiring cities and their makers

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An essential reference for anyone working with ceramics, from weekend crafters and students to practising ceramicists seeking a one-stop reference on techniques and processes, this workshop reference covers both traditional and contemporary practi...

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