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Design and Create Contemporary Tableware: Making Pottery You Can Use

Design and Create Contemporary Tableware: Making Pottery You Can Use

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This book provides a step-by-step guide to designing and making contemporary tableware in clay, featuring inspirational pieces by leading designers. It covers design principles, construction techniques, decoration, and finishes, with advice on using various clay materials and glazes.

Format: Hardback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 02 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC


This book is a must-have for anyone who loves ceramics and wants to create their own contemporary tableware. It provides a comprehensive and inspiring guide to designing and making beautiful and functional pieces that will enhance your dining experience.

The authors, Sue Pryke and Linda Bloomfield, are experienced ceramicists who have collaborated to create this comprehensive guide. They begin by discussing the importance of inspiration and consistency in design, and then provide step-by-step guides to the main making methods, including hand building, pinching, coiling, throwing, and slipcasting. They also offer advice on using various clay materials, such as recycled and reused clay bodies, and the combination of clay with other materials, such as wood, metal, textiles, and synthetics.

Throughout the book, there are beautiful photographs of the work of prominent tableware makers, such as Sasha Wardell, James and Tilla Waters, Reiko Kaneko, and Nico Conti, which provide inspiration for those wishing to further their tableware ambitions. The authors also provide tips on glaze fit, dishwasher- and microwave-safe glazes, firing and finishing, which will help readers to achieve professional-quality results.

Whether you are a budding ceramicist or an established artist, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who loves ceramics and wants to create their own contemporary tableware. It provides a comprehensive and inspiring guide to designing and making beautiful and functional pieces that will enhance your dining experience.

Weight: 1192g
Dimension: 224 x 283 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781789940725

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