How to Paint Glazed Ceramics Using Water-based Paints
Water based acrylic enamel paints will adhere to glazed ceramics. Acrylic enamels can be air dried to a high gloss and are scratch resistant when heat dried. These water based acrylics are non-toxic and can be cleaned with soap and water. Here ... [... more]
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Heath Ceramics: The Complexity of Simplicity
 A big thanks to the authors!: Finally, a respectable book on Edith Heath! Klausner's work really stands out in the small but discerning crowd of Heathophiles. The more I tuck into this extraordinary book the more I become fascinated by the miraculous and [... more]
$29.95
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Frette & Ceramics
From the finest table linens to the production of pottery, we visit two Italian firms dedicated to fine dining. We also talk to a company that offers affordable alternatives to both linen and ceramics. Finally, from a small barn in the heart of ... [... more]
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How to Date Japanese Ceramics
It is believed that the field of Japanese ceramics spans more than 8,000 years. Japan's early pottery was decorated with a cord pattern known as Jomon ware. It had a woven appearance and was unglazed. From there, the dates of Japanese ceramics ... [... more]
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Beginning Pinch Pot: Part 1: Learn Ceramics and Pottery: ...
Learn ceramics and pottery techniques such as starting to form a pinch pot in this free online video lesson. Beginning Pinch Pot: Part 1: Learn Ceramics and Pottery: Free Online Video . Learn ceramics and pottery techniques such as starting to ... [... more]
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How to Prepare Ceramics Slip for Casting
Slip is clay in a liquid form that is poured into plaster molds to make cast ceramic figures. Purchase dry slip mix from your ceramics dealer. It is usually packaged in 2-gallon cartons with plastic liners. Add clean water, following the ... [... more]
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Boy & Girl Face Boxes, Aquatic Ceramics, Beaded Fabric ...
Leila Steineckert assembles adorable character face boxes that can be used as place cards or gift boxes. Then meet Doug Snider and see where surfing and ceramics meet--with a clay craftsman who specializes in aquatic themes. Finally, Carol makes ... [... more]
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Straw Bale Building, Architectural Ceramics, Odd Lots
Learn how and why straw is used for building homes in Texas and across the country. In Pensacola, Florida, artist Peter King revives ornamentation through his unique blend of artistic ceramics and architectural detail. Homeowners, architects and ... [... more]
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Iznik: The Artistry of Ottoman Ceramics
Life-changing book: I'm not a fan of art or religion, I'm a practical sort of girl. I took a class on Islamic art though, and found myself fascinated by Ottoman ceramics. Finding this book in the library, I sat down and flipped through it, and to my [... more]
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Handbuilding (Ceramics Handbooks)
An excellent guide for ceramic artists: Michael Hardy's Handbuilding is a ceramics handbook that would be a perfect choice for any art school interested in the traditional methods of handbuilding ceramics outside of the potter's wheel. This introduction [... more]
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Antique Trader Pottery and Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide
Not what I had hoped for: I purchased this from Amazon based on the reviews listed here and was sadly disappointed. I had expected sort of a systematic catalog of porcelain and pottery pieces. This listed a number of items, but with no real depth at all. [... more]
$24.99
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Ceramics in America 2002
A finely crafted volume: This book is a must-have for ceramics enthusuasts! Having worked with historic ceramics for several years, I was familiar with many of the authors selected to write for the first "Ceramics in America" monograph. As much [... more]
$60.00
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