Ceramics

Ceramics

Ceramics is a form of additive/ reductive sculpture making by which incorporates both hand-building, wheel throwing and carving processes with a clay body.

Examples:

Handbuilding

Wheel Thrown

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Articles:

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Blogs:

How To Make Cold Porcelain Blog Post:
Diane Gilleland describes how to create a porcelain like dough that does not require firing. The post includes process photos and textual instruction.
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2802/how-to-make-cold-porcelain

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Books:

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PowerPoint Presentations:

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Video Tutorials:

How to Make a Functioning Teapot Spout:
Blog post and video on how to create a spout that actually works.
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/daily/features/video-of-the-week-using-paper-stencils-for-precise-underglaze-decoration/
Use Stencils on Your Ceramics:
Blog Post and video on how to stencils underglaze on ceramic pieces.
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/daily/features/video-of-the-week-using-paper-stencils-for-precise-underglaze-decoration/

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Webpages:

Artshow:
An index of ceramics resources and related links.
http://www.artshow.com/resources/ceramics.html
Ceramic Arts Daily:
Handbuilding Techniques:
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/category/pottery-making-techniques/handbuilding-techniques/Wheel Throwing Techniques:
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/category/pottery-making-techniques/wheel-throwing-techniques/Mold Making:
http://ceramicartsdaily.org/category/pottery-making-techniques/making-ceramic-molds/
Creative Glazes Ceramics 101:
How to instructions for all of the stages of ceramics project formation.
http://www.creativeglazes.com/ceramics101/howto11.htm
How To Build a Potter's Wheel:Step by Step guide with precise measurements for creating a potter's wheel for throwing. http://www.ehow.com/how_4904799_build-potters-wheel-under.html
How to Create a Clay Slab Pot:
Instructions for the production of a precise slab pot.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5230397_create-clay-slab-pot.html
How to Handbuild a Coil Pot:A how to guide to creating a coil pot.
http://www.ehow.com/how_5358701_handbuild-coil-pottery.html
How To Operate an Electric Kiln: Simple how to guide with safety suggestions. http://www.ehow.com/how_4909553_operate-ceramic-kiln.html

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Created By Danielle Slentz and Rachel Stockbridge
Fall 2009