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Techniques to bring the pottery surface to life by Hilda Carr
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.
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
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.
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.
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