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ISBN / ISSN:
9780713684872
Clay, Light and Water (Ceramics Handbook)
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Margaret O'Rorke
Published by:
A&C Black
This book will give ceramicists wishing to tackle this challenging area a broad insight into the problems involved, and offers practical advice and pointers to enable you to successfully incorporate clay with light and water in order to produce beautiful and creative pieces. Combining an attractive design in clay with the technicalities of electricity or pumps is actually quite difficult, and this handbook explains and simplifies things for the beginner, identifying the problems and offering solutions and advice. How to incorporate essential electric elements is obviously crucial to lighting and fountains, and when combined with clay has the added problem of having to design and source all the elements separately to be combined after firing. The book focuses mainly on lighting, and through the work of many international artists, showcases a broad variety of pieces to inspire the reader. Chapters on making lights from start ...
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9781408100752
Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass : A world sutvey
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NZ$ 90.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Keith Cummings
Published by:
A&C Black Publishers Ltd
This book is a follow-on from the author's previous bestselling title, Techniques of Kiln-formed Glass (1997). In recent years, kiln forming has taken over from glassblowing as the major glass art form, and where the last book was very much a guide to techniques, this one looks at artists putting them into practice. It is an overview of the contemporary scene, with most of the book showcasing the work of about 50 international glass makers using kiln-formed glass, with an account of their making techniques and artists statements. Contemporary Kiln-formed Glass also discusses the latest developments in the field in terms of materials and methods over the last 10 years. It also looks back at the fascinating history and background of glass in the art world, and uncovers new research into Amalric walter, one of the most innovative artists to develop glass in 3D forms in the kiln.
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9780713676716
Dry Glazes (Ceramic Handbook)
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Jeremy Jerneghan
Published by:
Adlard Coles Nautical
This book covers everything you need to know to understand and create dry glazes. There is not much information available on dry glazes and this focuses on them entirely. Dry glazes were and are used by some potters (Lucie Rie and Hans Coper are well-known examples) and often by ceramicists creating sculpture, where a shiny glaze is inappropriate. This book covers slips and engobes, oxides and stains, matt glazes and low alumina surfaces, as well as textured and pitted glazes. It explains thoroughly what makes up a dry glaze and how to create them. It is illustrated with work by artists using these glazes, as well many test tiles of examples of dry glazes with their corresponding recipes, making it a valuable resource for ceramicists working in this area.
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9781408104071
Wall Pieces (Ceramic Handbook)
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NZ$ 50.00 each
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Author:
Dominique Bivar-Segurado
Published by:
Adlard Coles Nautical
Using clay in a contemporary manner for wall space is an increasingly fashionable and innovative solution both for decorators and makers. Wall pieces are the perfect solution for those who enjoy sculpture but have no space; they fulfill the same function as a picture while being much more dynamic and 3D. Current wall pieces vary enormously from simple tiled pieces to huge installations, and this book looks at all the problems, solutions and diverse approaches to designing, making and hanging wall pieces. The book is filled with illustrations of fantastic pieces of finished work by a variety of international makers. It gives an insight into the methods of contemporary makers, showing how to plan, design, make, mount and safely hang their own ceramic pieces. This guide aims to provide both inspirational images with a practical approach.
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9781408106365
Low-firing and Burnishing (Ceramics handbook)
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NZ$ 50.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Sumi von Dassow
Published by:
Adlard Coles Nautical
This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. Many ancient cultures and contemporary potters use methods of low firing, adding slips and burnishing pieces to create a more natural finish. The advantages are that it can be done without a kiln using old dustbins, pits dug out of the earth, or bonfires, meaning that providing you have outdoor space, it can be done on a low budget. This book is a step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which focuses on how to do low firing and natural finishes, with many illustrations of beautiful work by contemporary makers. Chapters include burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780713642766
Glazes and Glazing Techniques
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NZ$ 80.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Greg Daly
Published by:
A&C Black
The author takes a straightforward, empirical approach to the subject of glazes. He shows the reader how to develop glaze recipes by the "trial and error" method. He also helps the reader to understand the function of the materials in the glaze, how they affect the colouring oxides, and how variations in application and firing can alter the final outcome. The process sequences and finished works are illustrated in the text. The aim of the book is to provide a simple guide to the subject which will educate as well as inspire.
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9781869537319
Cone Ten Down : Studio Pottery in New Zealand, 1945-1980
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NZ$ 50.00 each
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Author:
Moyra Elliot & Damian Skinner
Published by:
David Bateman Ltd
In the 1960s and 70s not only did potters flourish around the country but it seems that everyone's mum was producing mugs and bowls at night class. This phenomenon was part of a particualr philosophy of pottery - local materials and natural-looking forms, glazes and designs. All those small brown pots are now highly collectible and sought-after in op shops, second hand stores and, increasingly, at auction. Why did this style of pottery reach such heights in New Zealand? Who were the crafts people and what is the value of their work today? With over 100 photos especially taken for the book and photographs of leading potter's marks, this will be an invaluable book to the collector. Many 'characters' from that era featured in the book are still active in arts today, including Hamish Keith, Len Castle, Barry Brickell; and author Damian Skinner is particularly high-profile, with a number of major art publications out in the last ...
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9780307451842
At Home with Wedgwood : The Art of the Table
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NZ$ 90.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Tricia Foley
Published by:
Clarkson N Potter Publishers
Boasting an extraordinary resource section, this work by the editor-at-large of "Victoria" magazine is both a sumptuous book of style and a practical guide to the world's best-known ceramic tableware.
There's only one Wedgwood, but there are limitless expressions of Wedgwood style.
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At Home with Wedgwood" showcases 250 years of the company's innovations-in all its manifestations-and the imaginative ways today's collectors draw inspiration from the past and integrate Wedgwood pieces into their lives. Whether gracing a table for Saturday breakfast, bringing whimsy to a garden party, or arranged for a formal affair, Wedgwood is classically beautiful yet contemporarily stylish. Quite simply, Wedgwood is as much at home on the everyday table as it is when carefully styled for special occasions.
At the heart of "At Home with Wedgwood" are the homes of a group of renowned collectors, beautifully photographed to reveal how this ...
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9780713687293
Non-precious Jewellery : Methods and techniques
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NZ$ 55.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Kathie Murphy
Published by:
V & A Publications
This is a highly illustrated how-to-do-it book. There are very few such books specifically covering non-precious material techniques, but there has been a recent increase in the creative use of non-precious materials in jewellery-making. Using a step-by-step approach, this book is an easy and accessible, but thorough, introduction to non-precious materials and techniques. Examples of appropriate techniques for each material are featured as making sequences, alongside showcased pieces from contemporary jewellers in different materials. Throughout are suggestions for taking the techniques further and developing original designs, and there is a final section of design briefs, which will show you how to complete a project. Materials covered include: rubber, resin, polypropylene, acrylic, cellulose acetate, nylon, wood, fibre, felt, cloth, paper, stone, titanium, steel, aluminium, tin, copper, leather, brass and bone.
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9781861085313
Woodturning Full Circle
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NZ$ 60.00 each
Paperback
Author:
David Springett
Published by:
Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd
This inspiring book provides a wealth of fascinating projects for woodturners. It will extend their skills and give them a chance to try more unusual, challenging pieces. The book reflects the author's fascination with complex geometrical shapes, puzzles and mathematical curiosities. It gives woodturners the chance to try their hand at making twisted polygons, gravity-defying clocks and much more. A wealth of close-up photographs guide the reader through each project and a gallery section provides further inspiration, showing how a range of artists have decorated the author's work. David Springett's interest in woodturning began when he was a woodwork teacher - by reading each of the few books available, experimenting and persevering, he improved his skills. Since leaving teaching nearly 20 years ago, he has earned his living doing what he enjoys most. David and his wife Christine live in Rugby, Warwickshire.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780958289511
Len Castle
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NZ$ 140.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Len Castle
Published by:
Lopdell House Gallery
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780713682762
Jewellery from Natural Materials
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NZ$ 53.00 each
Paperback
Author:
Beth Legg
Published by:
A&C Black
Six step-by-step projects for making jewellery from natural materials.Each chapter includes brief information about the material (history andqualities), an introduction to the item to be made in the section, andinformation about other materials and tools required to work with thisparticular material. Pieces made in each chapter will vary, e.g., therewill be a necklace made from grasses, a ring made of stone, a broochconstructed out of wood, and so on - this way the author candemonstrate a broad range of techniques. The focus of the book will beon producing contemporary pieces with a broad appeal, offering readersthe chance to produce their own wearable, interesting jewellery that isnot too challenging, but miles away from the 'tourist tat' or 'featheron a string' look. Images will include the work of varied international jewellery makers,from locations including the UK and US, Germany, Switzerland,Scandanavia, Australia and New Zealand.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780713490398
Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists
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NZ$ 55.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Ray Slater
Published by:
Batsford
Cloth dolls are a huge hit in the creative world and textile artists have taken up the challenge, using them as the perfect three-dimensional vehicle for expressive textile art. A range of innovative textile techniques can be used to make stunning dolls.In "Cloth Dolls for Textile Artists", the author provides patterns for different doll shapes, from the simplest stump doll to the more complicated jointed doll. The book gives practical instruction on needle-sculpting expressive faces, as well as details on how to use the patterns to make the basic cloth doll. Then you can really start to express yourself by using a range of textile techniques on the doll, whether directly on to the body or on the clothes - from beading, hand embroidery, machine embroidery and stamping to dyeing, felting (ideal for hair!) and even quilting.The book includes full step-by-step instructions on all the techniques and patterns, plus stunning images of the ...
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ISBN / ISSN:
9781869621575
Between Tides : Jewellery by Alan Preston
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NZ$ 40.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Damian Skinner
Published by:
Godwit
Alan Preston was one of the founders of the pioneering jewellery collective Fingers, creating jewellery that adapted Pacific materials and motifs, capturing and leading the zeitgeist. Magnificently crafted and backed by an intellectually articulated vision, his pieces have always been coveted and collected. In Between The Tides leading art writer Damian Skinner examines Preston's achievement, in a richly rewarding essay that explains precisely why his body of work is more than simple adornment. Beautifully designed, and with an extensive suite of photographs of Preston's work over the years, this book is a must for every admirer of Preston's work and any one who wants to understand the exciting cultural and artistic journey one of our leading artists has been on.
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ISBN / ISSN:
9780713676556
Confrontational Ceramics
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NZ$ 98.00 each
Hardback
Author:
Judith S. Schwartz
Published by:
Adlard Coles Nautical
This ground-breaking book looks at the use of ceramic art as aconfrontational tool, where artist's work comments on social issues. Itis essentially a massive overview of the ceramic scene from thisperspective, showcasing typical pieces of work by ceramic artistsalongside their statements explaining their approach. Essentially anart book, this is very much about how work is used to confront peoplewith the truth and comment on social issues, and is divided up intorelevant chapters: War and Politics, the Environment, Social and HumanCondition, Gender Issues and Popular Culture. Artists include very wellknown established makers such as Grayson Perry, Robert Arneson, RichardNotkin, Howard Kottler etc. as well as introducing lesser knownartists. This glamorous and cutting-edge book displays the work of 228contemporary artists from 30 different countries, including the UK,USA, Greece, Hungary, France, Israel, Canada, Norway, Italy, ...
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