Porcelain and Bone China
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Porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors and makers for centuries. This practical book looks at their composition, making methods and decorative techniques, as well as glazes and firing processes. It examines their different characteristics and explains how designers have worked with these clays within the ceramic industry. This new edition includes an additional chapter that introduces emerging technologies and new materials. It is a beautiful book that gives an authoritative account of these enduring materials, which ceramicists enjoy so passionately. . Clear instruction on materials, recipes and techniques . Practical advice on exploring the potential of clays and pushing the boundaries of design, form and decoration . Examines links between industry and the individual maker AUTHOR: Sasha Wardell is internationally recognised for her work and pioneering approach in moving forward the traditional process of bone china production. Her distinctive pieces embrace and reflect contemporary taste and lifestyle, and use bespoke advanced industrial processes that Sasha has personally developed. 250 colour illustrations
Author: Sasha Wardell
Format: Paperback, 192 pages, 220mm x 280mm, 709 g
Published: 2020, The Crowood Press Ltd, United Kingdom
Genre: Fine Arts / Art History
Description
Porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors and makers for centuries. This practical book looks at their composition, making methods and decorative techniques, as well as glazes and firing processes. It examines their different characteristics and explains how designers have worked with these clays within the ceramic industry. This new edition includes an additional chapter that introduces emerging technologies and new materials. It is a beautiful book that gives an authoritative account of these enduring materials, which ceramicists enjoy so passionately. . Clear instruction on materials, recipes and techniques . Practical advice on exploring the potential of clays and pushing the boundaries of design, form and decoration . Examines links between industry and the individual maker AUTHOR: Sasha Wardell is internationally recognised for her work and pioneering approach in moving forward the traditional process of bone china production. Her distinctive pieces embrace and reflect contemporary taste and lifestyle, and use bespoke advanced industrial processes that Sasha has personally developed. 250 colour illustrations
Porcelain and Bone China