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Although this is essentially a very simple subject, slabs can be used to make the most basic of forms to the most complex. This broad approach to slab work shows a wide variety of building methods and shows the work of many high-profile ceramic artists in this area. The book explores and explains most of these methods through step-by-step images and text, using a varied range of both pots and sculpture. There are often several techniques that could be used to achieve the same result and this book shows that no one method is correct, but there will be one which is appropriate for the potter, the clay and the firing process. The reader is encouraged to experiment and develop their own ideas. The book covers all the basics, such as making your slabs and joining well, simple building methods, use of supports, creating textures, decorating with slips and ways to avoid disasters during firing. It also looks at many innovative and original approaches, as well as building large-scale pieces and the problems associated with it. The book aims to encourage the reader to experiment and find the methods most suited to them, while fantastic images of finished work are offered to show what is possible.
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Jim Robison is the author of our Large-scale Ceramics handbook, he is very well-known as a slab builder, and has made many public works using textured tiles and slab constructions. He is also very involved in the Aberystwyth Ceramics Conference and always hosts many of the demonstrations. Ian Marsh is a ceramic artist, photographer and is chair of the Northern Potters Association.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Bought for a pottery department to update our library. Good book, lots of images and ideas, worth the buy for our students as not many people seem to do much slab work there!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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Jim Robison is well known as the author of Large-scale ceramics, another handbook in the A & C Black series. As with his previous title, he and Ian Marsh, have now produced an excellent book that is easy to follow but instructive. With a good balance between photographs of works-in-progress and finished items,the book is a great one for ceramicists to put on their 'wants' list. See also Large-Scale Ceramics (Ceramics Handbooks)
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Small book, BIG information.
30 Dec 2010
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The size of this book was disappointing when I first opened the box. But the inside was a total delight. The book is full of gorgeous photos and clearly-written, detailed steps to help someone with a little pottery experience create their own work. These guys know what they are doing!
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