Contemporary Raku - Couverture souple

Murfitt, Stephen

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1785009931 ISBN 13 : 9781785009938

Editeur : The Crowood Press Ltd, 2022

Synopsis

Contemporary Raku is a complete guide to this exciting, dramatic and beautiful art form. It explains the making, glazing and firing methods employed for producing Raku-ware, and features contributions and insights from leading makers. Recognizing the deeper values of the practice, the book also considers the influences and sources of inspiration behind the work of these makers. It introduces the necessary tools and equipment, and advises on essential health and safety measures. It explains how to make vessels and forms with step-by-step photo sequences. Recipes for clay bodies and glazes for the beginner and the more experienced maker are included. Details are given on the Raku-firing process and the range of kilns used. Finally, it explores the practice of 'Naked Raku'. With over 300 illustrations, it is a stunning and detailed account to this magical process.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Raku has been Stephen Murfitt's main passion for the last forty years. He is a recognized authority on the process and continues to explore its infinite possibilities from his studio in Cambridgeshire.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: The Crowood Press Ltd
• Date d'édition: 2022
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1785009931
• ISBN 13: 9781785009938
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 176
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Oliver Edwards; https://strengholt.nl/en/; ; 22 Liuleburgaz Str., floor 4, app. 9; Plovdiv; 4000; Bulgarie