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Title: Decorating Techniques (Ceramics Class) by Joaquim Chavarria ISBN: 0-8230-0594-1 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: 15 May, 2000 Format: Hardcover Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.5 (4 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: Disappointing but still useful
Comment: I bought this book for decorating techniques (that is the title, after all), but found that a good part of the book covers handbuilding to the detriment of covering decorating in detail. For example, there several pages on using engobes, but nothing explaining engobes v. slip. In another section on using engobes and oxides, percentages aren't given, nor are details given about preparing tobacco water. As a general overview of decorating techniques, this book is ok; I did get a couple of new techniques from it making it worth the purchase price, but I expected more.
One additional note: the publisher should make sure books like this have an index. With no index, I can't find the all the techniques that use oxides or slips, etc.
Rating: 5
Summary: Invaluable tool
Comment: I was looking for a book--to share with my students--that would give an overview of decorating techniques in a concise manner. This is definitely THE book. Packed into this slim 64 page book are easy to understand written instructions and wonderful color photos showing step-by-step approach to any style and/or method of decorating available. I originally bought this book to use as a starting reference point, but have concluded that until all the the techniques Mr. Chavarria demonstrates have been tried and experimented with, no more searching is necessary. I especially like his idea that there are no hard and fast rules to the creative process. My students have enjoyed this book, but more importantly, so have I.
Rating: 5
Summary: Excellent instuctions, wide variety of techniques
Comment: Continuing the excellent Ceramics Class series, this is a fantastic book for those wanting to decorate ceramics. There are excellent step-by-step instructions accompanied by lots of demonstrating pictures, plus any formulas you need.
Decorations can be applied at various points in the creation process. The book starts out with decorations for soft damp pieces. I love the sculptures and jewelry using an Egyptian paste. Other pieces shown use texture application, paddling, inscribing and an agate look. Next, leather-hard pieces are decorated using fluting, faceting, carving, cloisonné, englobe painting, paper resist, combing, marbling, burnishing and encrusting. The openwork bowl, relief jug and mishima tray in this section are simply gorgeous.
Decorating dry pieces is then covered. This includes using oxides, sgraffito and using resists. Bisque-fired pieces are next. Here, underglazing, using resists, overglazing and superimposing glazes are shown. An Indian design using the cuerda seca technique, in which different glazes are used to prevent them for mixing, was my favorite.
There is a helpful glossary of terms in the back. With so many wonderful techniques and a wide variety of projects, there is something for everyone here.
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Title: Hand-Building Techniques (Ceramics Class) by Joaquim Chavarria, Watson Guptill Publications ISBN: 0823005917 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: Glazing Techniques (Ceramics Class) by Joaquim Chavarria, Watson Guptill Publications ISBN: 0823005925 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: The Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces by Jo Connell ISBN: 0873493591 Publisher: Krause Publications Pub. Date: February, 2002 List Price(USD): $27.95 |
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Title: Throwing Techniques (Ceramics Class) by Joaquim Chavarria, Watson Guptill Publications ISBN: 0823005933 Publisher: Watson-Guptill Pubns Pub. Date: May, 1999 List Price(USD): $14.95 |
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Title: 500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design by Lark ISBN: 1579903622 Publisher: Lark Books Pub. Date: 28 March, 2003 List Price(USD): $24.95 |
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