Sculpting and handbuilding

Contents Acknowledgements 6 About the author 7 Introduction 9 Handbuilding techniques 13 2 Research and inspiration ...................................................................... 47 3 The vessel ................................................................................................. 63 4 Surface treatments 77 5 Sculptural approaches 87 6 Combining techniques and materials 99 7 Contemporary approaches 113 Conclusion 123 Featured Artists 124 Bibliography 125 Suppliers 126 Index 127



In this practical overview, artist Claire Loder explains the time-honoured methods of handbuilding, as well as introducing the fascinating new approaches of contemporary ceramicists. Handbuilding with clay offers a unique opportunity to experiment, requiring few tools, and allowing intuition and imagination to come to the fore. The basic techniques, from coiling and pinching to working with slabs and even carving, are explained with practical instructions and clear accompanying images. Equipment, clay bodies and other essentials, such as drying, are thoroughly covered. Through the work of today's makers, the book then looks at new methods of building by hand, including mixed media work, sculptural methods, vessels and surface decoration, illuminating a wide variety of forms and styles. Sculpting and Handbuilding is an essential guide for any ceramic artist or student wishing to learn the basics of handbuilding, or seeking inspiration to integrate and adapt conventional methods. Sculpting and Handbuildi (069)-I 10/2019 9 m iiiiiu11lff fli1111111 11111 2121912217510 DE046-0l E0066 EB-DE0700-000I 856.00 £20,00 ~ I I:! 1 9 1 2 2 1 7 5 1 9 Also available from Bloomsbury