Clay: A Studio Handbook [Hardcover]

Vince Pitelka (Author)

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Hardcover: 380 pages
Publisher: American Ceramic Society (July 2001)
Language English
ISBN-10: 1574980904
ISBN-13: 978-1574980905
Product Dimensions: 28.7 x 22.4 x 2.5 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,888,190 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Every day, ceramic artists encounter techniques, processes, materials, problems, and more, that leave them with questions such as: How? Why? Where? Clay: A Studio Handbook, by Vince Pitelka, answers those questions with authoritative, comprehensive coverage of topics ranging from materials, studio safety, making and improvising tools, equipment, firing processes and theory, and much more! Drawing on more than 30 years of experience in ceramics, Pitelka has created the most practical, all-inclusive studio handbook for students, studio artists, educators, and all those interested in the art of clay. Ten chapters, addressing the full range of ceramic processes, bring a lifetime of ceramic knowledge directly into the hands of the potters. Written with concern for safe and efficient studio operation, diligent attention is paid to safety practices. A thorough table of contents, glossary, and index, make finding answers quick and convenient. Numerous step-by-step illustrations guide readers through the many techniques. Whatever your involvement with clay and the clay arts, this book belongs in your library or studio. This is a book you will use over and over again!

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25 of 26 people found the following review helpful

Perfect studio handbook 15 Mar 2002

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Format:Hardcover

This book is wonderful. It contains information on everything from properly wedging and centering clay, to how to set up your own studio and select equipment. It's informative without being so academic that it's hard to read. I would recommend it to anyone who is trying to supplement their knowledge of ceramics. I have more hands-on pottery experience than academic, so this answers all the little things I've been wondering about such as "What is the difference between earthenware and stoneware?", "How does a noborigama work?", or "What is the proper way to photograph my work?" This is the perfect studio reference book.

20 of 21 people found the following review helpful

For anyone with a yearning to create three-dimensional art 9 Nov 2001

By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Hardcover

Vince Pitelka's Clay: A Studio Handbook is a comprehensive, highly detailed manual on all the myriad ways to create and enjoy clay sculpture, from hand-building to potter's wheels to kiln firing and glazes, to exhibiting and marketing finished works. Written in sensible language easily understandable to the lay reader or novice hobbyist, yet covering all the material a professional needs to know, Clay: A Studio Handbook is the perfect guide for anyone with an interest in learning or improving their clay craftsmanship, whether for fun or for profit. Black-and-white photographs and drawings visually model the many styles and techniques presented, making them easy to imitate. Clay: A Studio Handbook is strongly recommended for anyone with a yearning to create three-dimensional art.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful

Pitelka's "Clay:A Studio Handbook" 26 Aug 2005

By Sherry McIntosh - Published on Amazon.com

Format:Hardcover

I have read several books (library) on pottery and technique and THIS book, for all inclusive information, beats them all. One definitely that should be in everyone's studio. Easy to quick reference. Easy to read and understand. I actually could visualize making forms as I read the text. It gets right down to the molecular events that happen in the kiln, things I didn't know before. Wonderful work!! Take a class, then read this book. You'll want to play with clay the rest of your life.

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