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Author Carr, Hilda, author.

Title Carve your clay : techniques to bring the pottery surface to life / Hilda Carr.

Publisher Beverly, MA : Quarry Books, 2020.
2020

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 Superior adult nonfiction  738.1 C23c    AVAILABLE
Descript 144 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Note Nonfiction.
Includes index.
Contents Basics: clays for carving; tools for carving; forming; carving techniques; notes on glazing -- Projects: geometric carved tile; sgraffito vase; textured bowl; combed mug; contrast-carved platter; fluted stem vase; incised candle holder; faceted jug; impressed mini planter; sgraffito serving plate; fettled hanging planter; angle-carved candlestick; inlayed storage jar; slip-cast beaker; bellied bowl; agateware serving bowl.
Summary Learn how to apply interesting and inspired surface techniques to your ceramic work through 20 step-by-step projects. Carve takes you through creative techniques that produce amazing, dynamic results, including inlay, piercing, sgraffito, etching, relief carving, wire cutting, and more. Gain new skills as you complete 20 projects featuring author Hilda Carr's signature style, each with clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instruction to achieve beautiful results. This comprehensive book includes an easy guide on how to create basic forms, as well as glazing and firing techniques. Whether you are new to ceramics or are a more experienced potter looking to explore new surface design techniques, Carve will educate and inspire you.
Subject Ceramics.
Ceramics -- Training.
Ceramics -- Technique.
Pottery craft.
Added Title Carve your clay : techniques to bring the ceramics surface to life
ISBN/ISSN 9781631598494 (Hardback)
163159849X (Hardback)