Handbuilding / Michael Hardy.

By:

Hardy, Michael

Material type: Text

TextSeries: Ceramics handbooksPublication details: London : A. & C. Black, 2006.Description: p. cmISBN:

0713679425 (pbk.)

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

738.14 HAR

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Copy number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	738.14 HAR (Browse shelf(Opens below))	1	Available		39002100313791

Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:

Michael Hardy looks at the traditional handbuilding methods of pinching, coiling, slab building and pressmoulding, and explains in detail how to use them. The simplicity and steadiness of most handbuilding techniques means that they can be used to build much more complex forms than can be achieved on the wheel, and so appeals to a wide range of ceramic artists. These artists are exploring the possibilities that handbuilding provides, pushing back the boundaries and combining techniques to achieve some of the most exciting ceramics today.

Originally published: 2000.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Table of contents provided by Syndetics

Acknowledgements
Introduction
1 A Brief Historical Background of Handbuilt Ceramics
2 Clay
3 The Working Space, Equipment and Tools
4 Pinching
5 Coiling
6 Slab Building
7 Press Moulding and Splipcasting
8 Combining and Developing Handbuilding Techniques
Glossary of Terms
Bibliography
Suppliers
Index

Author notes provided by Syndetics

Michael Hardy taught for many years at various colleges and universities. Since retiring, he has devoted most of his time to his creative work and consultancy practice. He is a member of the Society of Designer- Craftsmen and his work appears in both public and private collections.