Overview

Focusing on the pottery surface, Carve Your Clay covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from piercing, etching, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting, and fettling. The techniques are taught through 20 projects in Hilda’s signature style, with clear, step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions to achieve beautiful results. With easy guides on how to create form as well as glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for new and practising potters alike.

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Author:   Hilda Carr
Publisher:   Search Press Ltd
Imprint:   Search Press Ltd
Dimensions:   Width: 19.00cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 24.60cm
Weight:   0.470kg
ISBN:  

9781782218524

ISBN 10:   1782218521
Pages:   144
Publication Date:   19 May 2020
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Contents Meet Hilda Chapter One: Introduction to Carving Chapter Two: Tools Chapter Three: Inspiration Chapter Four: The Projects 1. Serving plate - sgraffito 2. Sink tidy - Mishima inlay 3. Jug - faceting 4. Candle holder - piercing 5. Hanging planter - fettling 6. Utensil jar - carving agateware 7. Bottle vase - combing 8. Serving tray - carving and impressing 9. Wall tiles - geometric carving 10. Noodle bowl - carving during throwing 11. Mug - faceting 12. Mini cactus planter - sgraffito on glaze 13. Planter - carving 14. Cylinder vase - sgraffito 15. Serving bowl - organic carving 16. Initial coaster - sgraffito using printed template 17. Cup - multi-layered carving of a slip-cast form 18. Stem vase - etching 19. Salad bowl - relief carving 20. Pie dish - wire cutting Index

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Focusing on the pottery surface this book covers a wide range of decorative carving techniques, from incising, combing, inlaying to sgraffito, faceting and fettling. The techniques are taught through 16 projects with clear step-by-step photographs and easy-to-follow instructions. With easy guides on how to create form as well as information on glazing and firing, this is a comprehensive guide suitable for potters of all skill levels. * Emerging Potters *

Author Information

A set designer by trade, Surrey-based Hilda Carr turned her hand to ceramics in 2014 and now sells her work through her website as well as in shops and galleries across the UK. She has built up a large following on Instagram (30.5K) where she frequently shares her development and techniques. Check her out @hildacarrpottery on Instagram and www.hildacarrpottery.com.

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