
Slipcasting
Sasha Wardell(Author)
Herbert Press Ltd
2nd Edition
Published on 30. November 2017
Book
Paperback/Softback
144 pages
978-1-912217-16-8 (ISBN)
Description
Learn new slipcasting techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and individualised pieces.
In the past, slipcasting was primarily considered an industrial method. Today, however, ceramic artists are adapting its techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and highly individualised pieces. Sasha Wardell clearly explains and demonstrates the techniques involved and shows you how they can be adapted for the studio workshop.
Full of colourful images, this book gives you a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making and slipcasting. Get inspired by the work of an international group of artists which illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created. This second edition also contains a revised chapter on individual approaches by well-known contemporary artists.
In the past, slipcasting was primarily considered an industrial method. Today, however, ceramic artists are adapting its techniques to create a wide range of beautiful and highly individualised pieces. Sasha Wardell clearly explains and demonstrates the techniques involved and shows you how they can be adapted for the studio workshop.
Full of colourful images, this book gives you a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making and slipcasting. Get inspired by the work of an international group of artists which illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created. This second edition also contains a revised chapter on individual approaches by well-known contemporary artists.
More details
Series
Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Illustrations
Colour and black and white illustrations throughout
Dimensions
Height: 233 mm
Width: 154 mm
Thickness: 12 mm
Weight
359 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-912217-16-8 (9781912217168)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Sasha Wardell is a well-known ceramic artist and a fellow of the Craft Potters Association. Her work appears in public and private collections around the world.
Content
Preface
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Plaster - the Material
2. Tools and Materials
3. Modelmaking
4. Mould Making Part I
5. Mould Making Part II
6. Slipcasting
7. Bone China
8. Individual Approaches
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Suppliers
Index
Acknowledgements
Introduction
1. Plaster - the Material
2. Tools and Materials
3. Modelmaking
4. Mould Making Part I
5. Mould Making Part II
6. Slipcasting
7. Bone China
8. Individual Approaches
Appendix
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Suppliers
Index