Author: Junko Oku
Making porcelain requires delicate techniques, and even experienced potters and pottery instructors often find it a little difficult. This book provides a thorough explanation of how to make porcelain, starting from the basics.
We will introduce a variety of works, starting with how to knead the clay, materials, molding, painting, and firing.
The book also includes detailed explanations of techniques such as kneading, shaping, and coloring, accompanied by plenty of photographs.
The kneading process focuses on snail kneading, with practical ideas on recycling methods, etc. In the molding process, participants will understand the advantages and disadvantages of making lump and string, and will also create assembled items such as teacups, plates, rice bowls, mugs, bonsai pots, and teapots.
The book explains various decorative techniques, including hotaru-de (hotarude), glaze inlay, itchin (stainless steel), and yo-ego (coloring). The author's unique elegant and delicate decorative techniques are explained in detail with photographs and text. You will also learn the entire process of creating a piece, from glazing to firing.
It is easy to understand even for beginners, and the detailed technical explanations are useful even for advanced users. It is a recommended book for those who want to try their hand at porcelain making or who want to hone their skills a little more.
Making porcelain requires delicate techniques, and even experienced potters and pottery instructors often find it a little difficult. This book provides a thorough explanation of how to make porcelain, starting from the basics.
We will introduce a variety of works, starting with how to knead the clay, materials, molding, painting, and firing.
The book also includes detailed explanations of techniques such as kneading, shaping, and coloring, accompanied by plenty of photographs.
The kneading process focuses on snail kneading, with practical ideas on recycling methods, etc. In the molding process, participants will understand the advantages and disadvantages of making lump and string, and will also create assembled items such as teacups, plates, rice bowls, mugs, bonsai pots, and teapots.
The book explains various decorative techniques, including hotaru-de (hotarude), glaze inlay, itchin (stainless steel), and yo-ego (coloring). The author's unique elegant and delicate decorative techniques are explained in detail with photographs and text. You will also learn the entire process of creating a piece, from glazing to firing.
It is easy to understand even for beginners, and the detailed technical explanations are useful even for advanced users. It is a recommended book for those who want to try their hand at porcelain making or who want to hone their skills a little more.
Released 26/03/05
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