Design and create contemporary tableware : making pottery you can use / Linda Bloomfield and Sue Pryke.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Pryke, Sue, author.

Bloomfield, Linda, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Pottery--Technique.

Pottery.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (224 pages) : illustrations

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

London : Herbert Press, [2023]

Summary:

This book, authored by Linda Bloomfield and Sue Pryke, serves as a comprehensive guide to designing and creating contemporary tableware. It explores various aspects of tableware design, including inspiration from nature, art, and interior styles, alongside practical techniques such as hand-throwing, casting, and batch production. The authors emphasize clean, simple aesthetics influenced by mid-century modern Scandinavian design and the revival of handmade pottery in high-end restaurants. The book delves into industry practices, clay types, preparation, glazing, and firing techniques, while addressing health and safety considerations in pottery studios. It is intended for ceramic enthusiasts, studio potters, and professionals interested in creating functional, bespoke tableware for homes and restaurants. By integrating traditional craftsmanship with modern industrial methods, the book highlights the unique value of handmade pieces in enhancing dining experiences and connecting artisans with their craft. Generated by AI.

Contents:

Cover

Title Page

Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

2. INSPIRATION

How to draw inspiration from nature, art and interior design

3. DESIGN

How to make a coherent tableware collection

Elements of design

Mugs, cups, beakers, egg cups

Jugs

Bowls, pouring bowls, saucers, breakfast sets

Plates, serving dishes, dinner sets, restaurant tableware

Lidded pots

Teapots, tea sets, coffee dripper

Kitchen pots, citrus juicers, colanders, ramekins

Vases

4. MATERIALS

Types of clay

Clay bodies

5. CLAY PREPARATION AND RECYCLING

Slips

Casting slip

Controlling the casting slip process

Adjusting slip

Reclaiming your clay

6. HEALTH AND SAFETY

Soluble materials

Toxic materials

Studio practice

7. MAKING METHODS

Hand building

Pinch

Coil

Press mould

Slab

Extrude

Throwing and turning

Wheels

Throwing weights

Mugs

Bowls

Saucers

Handles

Plates

Turning Plates

Nesting Bowls

Teapots

Lids

Mould and model making

Lathe turning

Whirler turning

Handle carving

Spout carving

Mould making

Drop out mould

Multipart mould

Handle moulds

Slipcasting

Casting a mug

Casting a jug

Casting a plate

Casting a teapot in a multipart mould

Casting a saucer

Jigger and jolley

3D printing

8. GLAZING

Making Glazes

Glaze materials

Glaze recipes

Glaze properties

Altering the glaze

Colouring glazes

Opacifiers

Stains and underglaze colours

Glaze mixing and application: brushing, pouring, dipping

Preparation for glazing

Pouring

Dipping

Brushing

Spraying

Layering glazes

Glaze problems

Glaze fit

Dishwasher-safe glazes

Glazes: industrial versus studio pottery

Transfers and lustres

9. FIRING

Vitrification

Ceramic change

Oxidation.

Reduction

Loading and firing the kiln

Conclusion

10. COMBINING MATERIALS

Combining clay with other materials such as wood, metal and leather

CONCLUSIONS

BIBLIOGRAPHY

REFERENCES

GLOSSARY

APPENDIX

CREDITS

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

eCopyright.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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ISBN:

1-78994-073-7

OCLC:

1369642453