The beautiful qualities of porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors, and makers for centuries. These two materials are often perceived as one and the same clay, for they both possess qualities of whiteness, strength, and translucency; however, each has its own particular characteristics, which merit further exploration and discussion. Porcelain is a well-documented subject, both in traditional and contemporary terms. Bone china, on the other hand, has historically been labeled an “industrial” material, which has narrowed its appeal. Porcelain and Bone China redresses the balance by demonstrating how these clays have played an equally important role within and outside the industrial domain. Sasha Wardell studied ceramics at England’s Bath Academy of Art and Staffordshire Polytechnic as well as the École des Arts Décoratitifs in Limoges, France.
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“A good technical primer and introductory survey of most British and European contemporary porcelain.” -- CHOICE
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The beautiful qualities of porcelain and bone china have fascinated patrons, collectors, and makers for centuries. These two materials are often perceived as one and the same clay, for they both possess qualities of whiteness, strength, and translucency; however, each has its own particular characteristics, which merit further exploration and discussion. Porcelain is a well–documented subject, both in traditional and contemporary terms. Bone china, on the other hand, has historically been labeled an “industrial” material, which has narrowed its appeal. Porcelain and Bone China redresses the balance by demonstrating how these clays have played an equally important role within and outside the industrial domain. Sasha Wardell studied ceramics at England’s Bath Academy of Art and Staffordshire Polytechnic as well as the École des Arts Décoratitifs in Limoges, France.
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This book has great information for clay artists who are interrested in expanding their abilities with porcelain & bone china. Firing schedules, clay & glaze recepies, working methods all explained in great detail.
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Very informative book with lots of pictures and explanation described the unlimited possibilities to create porcelain/bone china from scratch to a complete original design of your own, by exploring the many innovative mind of many artists. You also learn the difference and how to handle the materials. I am very pleased.
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This introduction aims to give a brief overview of the history of the origins of porcelain and bone china, particularly with reference to the economic and social developments of the ceramic industry of the UK and continental Europe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Southern Ice, Margaret O'Rorke, Angela Verdon, Audrey Blackman, Les Blakebrough, Russell Coates, Angela Mellor, Burg Giebichenstein, Hubert Kittel, Jack Doherty, Kathleen Hills, Peter Lane, Stefanie Hering, Vicky Shaw, Arnold Annen, Bodil Manz, Bodo Sperlein, Brian Adams, Ceramics Technical, Claire Curneen, Justin Marshall, Kathryn Hearn, New York, Pieter Stockmans, Sasha Wardell New!
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This introduction aims to give a brief overview of the history of the origins of porcelain and bone china, particularly with reference to the economic and social developments of the ceramic industry of the UK and continental Europe. Read the first page Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Southern Ice, Margaret O'Rorke, Angela Verdon, Audrey Blackman, Les Blakebrough, Russell Coates, Angela Mellor, Burg Giebichenstein, Hubert Kittel, Jack Doherty, Kathleen Hills, Peter Lane, Stefanie Hering, Vicky Shaw, Arnold Annen, Bodil Manz, Bodo Sperlein, Brian Adams, Ceramics Technical, Claire Curneen, Justin Marshall, Kathryn Hearn, New York, Pieter Stockmans, Sasha Wardell New!
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- The Human Form in Clay by Jane Waller on 4 pages
- The Figure in Fired Clay by Betty Blandino on page 111, and Back Matter
- Soda Glazing (Ceramics Handbooks) by Ruthanne Tudball on page 121, and Back Matter
- Ceramics and Print (Ceramics Handbooks) by Paul Scott on page 111, and Back Matter
- Plaster Mold and Model Making by Charles Chaney in Back Matter
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