Ceramic jewellery

cerain1•cs HANDBOOK Ceramic Jewellery



Contents 6 6 Preface 7 Acknowledgements 13 Introduction 1 Design considerations for jewellery 22 2 Decorative clay surface techniques 31 3 Forming 4 Colour 42 5 Firings and kilns 6 Some simple metal techniques 57 7 Findings 66 8 Gallery Health & Safety 79 Bibliography 92 Suppliers Glossary 104 Index 105 106 110 112

ce • IlllCS HANDBOOK Ceramic jewellery is an ever-growing area of the ceramic world. Although ceramic beads have been around for as long a pots have, the idea of ceramic jewellery has been making a comeback in a much more glamorous and professional form than ever before. This book shows how clay can be combined with other materials such as silver, gold, leather, textiles or stones to create some unique and innovative pieces. The book looks at how to source or create your own fittings and findings, the problems of design and the practicalities of joining the various elements to create a successful piece. The book is well illustrated both with practical images and beautiful photos of finished work from an international range of artists. Joy Bosworth is a well-known British potter whose work has appeared in many publications and who makes ceramic jewellery as well as vessels. She has taught ceramics at a number of universities over the last 20 years, including Birmingham University and Birmingham City University. She is a Fellow of the Craft Potters Association.