Additions to Clay Bodies

Kathleen Standen

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English

Herbert Press Ltd
01 March 2018

Series: New Ceramics

A comprehensive introduction to the use of additions in clay bodies, from stones and glass to fibre, metals and colour.

Clay body additions can introduce remarkable new forms and textures in ceramic work. With an emphasis on creativity and experimentation, ceramicist Kathleen Standen advises you on a range of possible effects, and profiles the extraordinary work of contemporary makers using additions in their practice.

Beginning with an introduction to collecting local clay and making your own clay bodies, the book moves on to cover the array of additions being used by artists today, from hard materials like stones, glass and rust, to combustible matter and fibre, metals including wire and mesh, and colour in various forms. The book is lavishly illustrated throughout with both unique making methods and the beautiful finished works of ceramic artists from around the world.

Additions to Clay Bodies is an inspiring introduction to the art of using additions and an essential companion for anyone wishing to expand their practice.

By: Kathleen Standen
Imprint: Herbert Press Ltd
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 189mm,
Weight: 417g
ISBN: 9781912217137
ISBN 10: 1912217139
Series: New Ceramics
Pages: 128
Publication Date: 01 March 2018
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Acknowledgements Introduction 1. Clays 2. Hard materials 3. Combustible materials 4. Impressions, imprints and dipping 5. Fibres 6. Metal 7. Colour Glossary Suppliers Bibliography Index

Kathleen Standen studied ceramics at the London Metropolitan University. She was joint winner of the 2010 Contemporary Ceramics Award by Millcove Gallery and in 2011 her work was selected to represent Ireland in the FuLe Museum in Fuping, China. She has exhibited in the UK, Ireland and China and is a member of the Craft Council of Ireland.

Reviews for Additions to Clay Bodies

Standen was a science teacher in her earlier career. This gives her the perfect background to pen a book of this nature. Her experience is evident in the text which has a clear and comprehensive voice in the step-by-step instructions on how to implement the techniques... Standen uses a warm narrative that softens the technical writing of the book. -- Tina Darb O'Sullivan * Irish Examiner * A very practical book for ideas with which to spend many hours in the workshop. -- Wladimir Vivas * InfoCeramica * The clay used at Aylesford Pottery comes prepared for use. But that can be just the starting point. Too often students are concentrating on how to make shapes and decorate them. This book takes you to a new experimental level by encouraging you to think about the actual texture of the clay itself. And what a revelation that can be. This book will take your creativity to a whole new level. -- Billy Byles, Aylesford Pottery * Aylesford School of Ceramics Newsletter *