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Ceramics Books & Mold Catalogs |
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| Alberta's Cole's Heinz Jamar/Mallory Mold Catalog |
This catalog has color pictures and price lists representing every Alberta's, Cole's, Heinz, and Jamar/Mallory mold that is available and that we carry. It consists of 65 pages. Please note that this catalog does not contain every mold we have available because Alberta's, Heinz and Jamar/Mallory split up their molds or sold their discontinued molds to different companies, including Starlite, Macky and Lakeland, all of which we carry. |
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| Clay Magic and early TL Designs Mold Catalog |
This latest catalog from Clay Magic is made up solely of technique sheets, current as of April 2007. As with most technique sheets, there are color pictures of finished pieces on one side of each page and the techniques used to paint the items on the other side. As with the previous editions of Clay Magic Catalogs, this one does not have pictures of every Clay Magic mold available. The price list that is included does have every mold currently made by Clay Magic (we have the currently made as well as the discontinued molds that are still available on our web site). The catalog includes the latest updated retail mold price list. We carry also the discontinued molds of Clay Magic which are not in this catalog. | |||||
| Creative Paradise (CPI) Kimple Mold Catalog Also contains made by CPI
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This is the latest "Super" catalog from Creative Paradise. It came
out in 2007. It contains color pictures of most of the molds they make,
starting at 3000. In addition to CPI molds, it also contains the Byron,
Provincial and TL Designs molds that are also made by CPI. |
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| Doc Holliday and Kinzie Mold Catalog 17th Edition |
This latest catalog from Doc Holliday (January 2008) is made up mostly of technique sheets. As with most technique sheets, there are color pictures of finished pieces on one side of each page and the techniques used to paint the items on the other side. As with the previous editions of Doc Holliday Mold Catalogs, this one does not have pictures of every Doc Holliday mold available - just their most popular ones. The price list that is included does have every mold available and it includes the latest retail mold price list. Included with the Doc Holliday Catalog are the Kinzie Mold Technique Sheets and Kinzie price list. |
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| Dona's / Made-in-Fire Mold Catalog |
This catalog, printed in 2007, has color pictures and price lists representing every Dona's / Made-in-Fire mold that is available and that we carry. It consists of 149 pages of the bound catalog as well as technique sheets 266-300. |
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| Duncan Classics Mold Catalog |
This catalog has color pictures and price lists representing the older design Duncan molds that are available and that we carry. It consists of 80 pages. See also the Duncan / Scioto Mold Catalog for the remainder of Duncan molds available as well as part of the Scioto molds available. |
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| Duncan / Scioto Mold Catalog |
This catalog has color pictures and price lists representing part of the Duncan and Scioto molds that are available and that we carry. It consists of 160 pages See also the Duncan Classics Mold Catalog
for the remainder of Duncan molds available. |
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| Scioto Classics Mold Catalog |
This catalog has color pictures and price lists representing the older designs of the Scioto molds that are available and that we carry. It consists of 100 pages. See also the Duncan / Scioto Mold Catalog for the remainder of the Scioto molds available as well as part of the Duncan molds available. |
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| IMD Mold Catalog
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This is a catalog on a CD. It has all of the pictures and prices of all of the molds manufactured by IMD Molds. Just put the CD into your CD Drive on your computer and it will automatically open in a book-like format. |
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| Lakeland Mold Catalog |
This catalog contains most of the Lakeland Molds and is their most
current issue. It is made up of their fliers. Spiral bound, |
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| Air-Brushing Guide for Ceramics by Ron Staples |
The amount of information, ideas and knowledge in this book will lead
the serious student to develop many skills in air-brushing. Development
of the ability to create the decorations shown in this book will enable
a person to apply air-brush techniques in dozens of different ways. What
you accomplish with an air-brush will depend upon your technical mastery
of the air-brush. The reward of air-brush art on ceramics is well worth
the practice and effort expended. It doesn't take an artist, just a little
imagination, and a lot of practice to produce a masterpiece. The techniques
featured in this book can be applied to all surfaces, not just ceramics.
For a list of subjects, click on the Table of Contents on the left.
48 pgs, color illus. |
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| The American Carousel by Sally Ann Denno |
The American Carousel is a technique guide illustrating many of
the finely detailed carousel animals featured in the Doc Holliday mold line.
Doc Holliday has many large and small carousel animal molds available. There
are 22 projects in this book. Sally Ann Denno guides you through each step
in the painting of the various animals including different horses, a unicorn,
a lion, elephants, a rabbit, a Christmas sleigh, a dragon, a polar bear
and a giraffe.
48 pgs, color illus. |
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| Beautiful Butterflies by Dan Nelson |
One of the most natural and beautifulshapes available for use in ceramic
work is the butterfly. Found in a variety of shapes and sizes, butterflies
offer the full range in the color spectrum for design using any media. Because
of this natural beauty, you may paint them realistically or choose your
own colors. Either way, results are interestingly colorful and offer endless
variety.
This design book enables you to take advantage of this natural beauty and also employ your own imagination. A special how-to-do-it section starts with basic geometric designs and illustrates the step-by-step procedure to follow in painting or drawing butterflies freehand. Each of the butterflies have color suggestions to follow if you want them to appear similar to their natural colors. 16 pgs, illus. patterns |
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| A Business in Dolls by Rolf Ericson |
This book outlines the business aspects of setting up a profitable home-based
studio teaching porcelain dollmaking. If you have an interest in porcelain
dollmaking and in turning your interest into a profitable business this
book may be for you. Discover the attraction of this fascinating hobby and
craft field. Learn how to plan, start, build, promote, operate, and control
your own home-based doll business. Find out about the pitfalls and how to
avoid them. Read why hundreds of businesses have started in this field.
Rolf Ericson is CEO and owner of Seeley's and executive director of The Doll Artisans Guild. 93 pgs, illus. |
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| More Business in Dolls by Rolf Ericson |
More Business in Dolls provides the blue print for creating, operating
and managing a successful porcelain doll studio. Author and enterpreneur,
Rolf Ericson, shares the accomplishments, pitfalls and successes of several
internationally recognized doll studio operators in this, his second book
on the subject. More Business in Dolls not only builds on the ideas
of Ericson's first highly acclaimed work, A Business in Dolls, it
actually replaces early strategies with fresh, new ideas that are certain
to provide doll studio operators with a map to success in the twenty-first
centruy.
Rolf Ericson is CEO and owner of Seeley's and executive director of The Doll Artisans Guild. 78 pgs, illus. |
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| Casting with Clay by Michael Harbridge
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This is a comprehensive guide to pouring molds, maintaining slip and casting
with clay. Color photos throughout and easy to follow instructions guide
you through each step of casting molds, repairing molds, pressing clay into
molds, reclaiming the casting slip (liquid clay), and testing and maintaining
your slip.
Contributing authors include experts from mold makers such as Creative Paradise, Ponte Pinto Mold Co and J & J Mold Co. Also, the chapter on slip reclaiming and testing was provided by one of the major companies that produce slip making and pouring machines, Lehman Manufacturing. So the book is authoritative in its content and will help anyone starting out in ceramics. 14 pgs, color illus. |
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| Ceramics with an Old World Flavor by Carlena Candray English/Español
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This book is unique in its scope because every article is a combination
of ceramics and unusual materials used to create single pieces of art. In
simple and concise terms, it provides basic "How to do it" guidance on the
decorating method of every art form. Each article has been carefully selected
to be used with different designs.
Este libro es único en su campo pues cada uno de los artículos son una combinación de cerámica y de los diferentes materiales usados para crear piezas singulares de arte. En términos simples y concisos, he dado instrucciones básicas de "How to Do It" en sus métodos de decoración. Cada artículo ha sido cuidadosamente seleccionado para ser usado con los diferentes diseños. 56 pgs, color illus., pullout patterns |
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| How to Decorate Ceramics with Chalks by Sneddon and Arnoff |
Chalks have been around for years in the art field. This book is intended
to introduce you to the use of chalks as a decorating medium for ceramic
items. Full color, step-by-step examples provide you with the means to master
this particular style of art on ceramics.
28 pgs, color illus. |
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| How to Make Ceramic Clocks by Dale Swant |
If you are ready to create a ceramic clock you have already learned the
versatility of hobby ceramics and know that the creative possibilities are
almost endless. Nothing could attest to this more than the opportunity to
produce a lovely ceramic clock for your home, friend or someone's office.
This book is not designed to be a painting technique book as you will use your imagination to decorate any of the clock shapes that are now available from the various mold companies. This is a nuts and bolts digest on how to accomplish the basics of clock making, understanding the tools necessary to use to achieve the task and what kinds of clock movements are available and why. 16 pgs, b/w illus. |
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| Christmas Collectibles by Debbie Goodacre, Valerie Ward and Michele Zulim |
This book shows you how to decorate various Duncan Christmas pieces using
Duncan products. Look at the Table of Contents for a list of projects. The
step-by-step directions are easy to follow and the photographs showcase
the finished pieces in color.
47 pgs, color illus. |
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| Country Classics by Bill Thompson
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That special feeling of the great American country life is captured here
in ceramics. It's ageless and complements any decor - the look for today
and tomorrow! Bill Thompson has gathered and edited the best of country
classics by the leading ceramists in America. Eighteen projects (see table
of contents) are photographed in full color and the instructions are clear,
complete, and easy to follow. Country Classics is a must for the
ceramist's library of how-to books. It offers you many decorating and gift
ideas and will provide years of ceramic enjoyment.
58 pgs, color illus. |
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| Crafting on Ceramic Bisque by David Taber |
Crafting on Ceramic Bisque provides a dozen techniques that will interest
both ceramic and craft enthusiasts. Learn to create wonderful art by applying
crafting products such as hot glue, fabric paint, foil, beads and fabric
stiffener to an assortment of ceramic bisque. Add your own variations in
terms of color and form to create personalized ceramic pieces you'll treasure
for years to come.
33 pgs, color illus. |
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| Eye Chart by Fay Abblett
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This eye chart has illustrations on both sides. It first of all illustrates
how to do various brush strokes. Using these brush strokes, it demonstrates
how to do eye outlines and lashes. It then covers the human eye and the
differences between male and female eyes. It shows you how to do the pupils
effectively. It covers oriental eyes and cartoon eyes. It goes into doll
eyes. It covers various animal eyes such as cats, dogs, horses, deer, rabbits
and birds, including the owl.
color illus. |
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| The Fundamentals of Hobby Ceramics by Bill Thompson |
Written by Bill Thompson, editor of Ceramic Arts & Crafts and Ceramics
magazines, this book contains vital information for anyone interested in
pursuing ceramics as a hobby. Beginning with a brief history of the craft,
the book then goes on to explain and illustrate the necessary tools, materials,
and procedures you need to know.
Detailed step-by-step projects, this book is beautifully illustrated by color photos, patterns and diagrams. This book is recommended for ceramists of all levels of expertise. Filled with information that will provide many hours of ceramics pleasure, the book will also stimulate the reder to develop and complete original projects. Originally offered as a hardbound book, The Fundamentals of Hobby Ceramics is a well-known standard in hobby ceramics literature. This informative book should be included in every ceramist's library. 88 pgs, color illus. |
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| Heirloom Porcelain Dollmaking for Modern Dolls by Elta Lee Johnson |
This is a book for the dollmaker who is in search of the "whys" in porcelain dollmaking and not just the "how-tos". It is the ultimate source for the problem-solving dollmaker. This book begins with the history of porcelain and goes on to cover slips, molds, casting, kilns, bisque, china paints, brushes, painting techniques and assembly. I concludes with a detailed glossary. Along with illustrations and photographs which reinforce Elta Lee's instructions, this text also features many full-color photographs of completed dolls that represent a variety of porcelain dollmaking techniques.
41 pgs |
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| Indian Art Designs by Jeanne Pickett |
This book has no text. Rather, it is made up of authentic line art drawings
found on actual objects common to Indians of the American Southwest. These
line drawings may be traced or copied onto bisque or wood to be painted.
Indications are made on the drawings where stones were placed in the actual
objects.
32 pgs, illus. patterns |
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| The Joys of Porcelain by Helen Schaeffer |
This book will introduce you to lovely, translucent porcelain ware and
teach you the correct way to cast, clean, decorate and fire. Clear, concise
step-by-step instructions will guide you through each exciting project -
and every project is accompanied by full-color photos and, when required,
full-size tracing patterns. The projects cover a range of techniques from
the very simple to the more complex and from those using underglaze colors
to ones which explain how to china paint features on a porcelain doll.
56 pgs, color illus. |
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| Magical Mushrooms by Jean Streinz and Dan Nelson |
This book has many popular mushroom shapes as well as some that are unusual.
By no means a complete book of mushrooms, the design patterns in this book
provide you with an endless variety of colorful possibilities. You may use
them as single subjects in your projects or employ some of the complete
scene designs for an entire piece.
20 pgs, illus. patterns |
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| Magnets by Dona Snipes |
The popularity of magnets for use on refrigerator doors, file cabinets,
and other metal surfaces, combined with the number of hobbyists who are
making them to sell at mall shows and finishing them for gift boutiques,
and those people who simply enjoy making a small gift for someone special,
has prompted Dona Snipes to write this book. It is filled with painting
techniques that can be applied to similar items of any size.
66 pgs, color illus. |
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| Mold Making for the Doll Maker by Michael A. Neff |
Learn how to make master molds of your original creations using simple
tools and plaster. Noted master mold maker Michael Neff leads you step by
step through the process of preparing your model, casting the molds, removal
of the newly cast piece, troubleshooting, and marketing your finished piece.
With black and white photographs of the entire process and easy-to-follow instructions, Mold Making for the Doll Maker is an essential reference for all mold makers, from beginner to the master. Two and three piece molds are featured. Though the title infers the making of doll molds, you may use the same techniques to make any type of plaster mold. 40 pgs, illus. |
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| One Stroke Design by Dale Swant |
This book is an introduction to the proper use of one-stroke underglazes
on ceramics. It contains helpful hints to make your creations easier to
accomplish. In addition to mini-projects you will find several complete
techniques for you to try. See the table of contents for a complete list
of topics covered.
40 pgs, color illus. |
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| People + Service = Success A Ceramic Business Guide by Marian Wold & Jim White |
People Plus Service Equals Success is a basic business guide for running
a successful ceramics dealership. The authors collectively bring 50 years
of ceramic experiences to this text. Their successful partnership and Denver
dealership, Wold's Classic Ceramics, has been operating since 1977. Learn
their secret for success.
Here's just a sample of what is covered: 56 pgs, illus. |
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| Porcelain Dollmaking ABC by Clarice Aldridge |
This book, written by award winning doll artist, Clarice Aldridge, takes you step-by-step from start to finish of a porcelain doll. On the way, you learn all the basics and the finer points. You will also find out some of the fascinating history of porcelain dolls from their beginnings more than a century ago, and can study some of the all-time favorite German and French dolls that fetch very high prices from the collectors today.
44 pgs, illus. |
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| Porcelain Dollmaking Without Tears by Maureen Wilkins |
This is the most complete book ever written on making porcelain dolls.
The beginning dollmaker will find the step-by-step instructions and photos
easy to follow, while the more experienced dollmaker will benefit from many
tips that will enhance his/her style. Author Maureen Wilkins has long been
recognized worldwide as an expert on porcelain dollmaking. An exceptional
teacher and artist, Maureen has had people come to her from all over the
world to learn her artistry. She even introduced a new method of stringing
doll bodies which has been accepted globally.
32 pgs, color illus. |
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| Porcelana Elaboración de Muñecos Debra Anderson y Peter Bell |
(This book is in Spanish) (Este libro es en Español)
Este libro ha sido escrito para satisfacer las necesidades expresadas por nuestros amogos y clientes a través de E.E.U.U., y del mundo. Nuestro anterior libro sobre el tema, Reprocucción de Muñecos Antiguos, vendió miles de copias y fue extremadamente bien recibido, pero ya está fuera de circulación. La Elaboración de Muñecos de Porcelana, actualiza nuestro anterior libro e incorpora otras maneras. Incorpora un método paso a paso, utilizando muchas fotografías que muestran una gran variedad de temas en la elaboración de muñecos. Es perfecto tanto para estudiantes principiantes como intermedios, y proporcionará una referencia inmediata para el elaborador de nuñecos con experiencia. Es la culminación de años de experiencia en el negocio de suministros para nuñecos. La Elaboración de Muñecos de Porcelana, proporciona una buena base para los elaboradores de muñecos que desean perfeccionar sus habilidades en la producción de nuñecos tanto antiguos como modernos. 38 pgs, color |
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| Porcelain Potpourri by Rolf Ericson |
Anyone who has always hoped to work with porcelain, but has hesitated
to do so, may find this book to be the impetus to begin. Containing the
necessary information for casting, cleaning, decorating, and firing a variety
of porcelain pieces, this book serves as a pleasant introduction to the
most elegant of all ceramic materials.
Each project is accompanied by a full-color photo, and includes step-by-step directions for its completion. All of the projects can be finished by anyone possessing basic knowledge and serve as the gateway to more ambitious undertakings. 40 pgs, color |
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| Doll Sculpting Start to Finish by Lewis Goldstein |
Lewis Goldstein instructs you step-by-step in the process of doll making.
He takes you through the design stage, sculpting the entire doll, mold making,
porcelain slip casting, firing your kiln, china painting, and assembling
your doll. The appendices contain proportional diagrams of different aged
heads, features, hands and feet, and using other modeling materials. A thorough
book on doll making from start to finish.
72 pgs, bw/color illus. |
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| Fun Sculpture by Mary McCarty |
Mary McCarty teaches you how to sculpt charicatures of people. Caricatures
make a wonderful introduction to modelling the human figure. Because caricatures
are exaggerations of life, you don't have to be so concerned with the exact
proportions of the human figure. The exaggeration and cartoon quality of
the little figures is really what makes creating them so much fun.
Mary starts off by describing how to sculpt all of the body parts. Then she follows with step-by-step individual projects demonstrating sculpting techniques.
48 pgs, color photos |
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| Sculpting Little People Volume I - Grandma & Grandpa by Faith Wick and Rolf Ericson |
This is Faith Wick's guide to basic sculpting techniques of people. In
particular, this volume covers making a grandma and grandpa. There are two
main sections in this book. The first one deals with the techniques of sculpting
the heads, hands and boots. The second one shows how to paint the sculptures
to add life to them.
49 pgs, illus. |
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| Sculpting Little People Volume II - The Younger Generations by Faith Wick and Rolf Ericson |
This is a continuation of Faith Wick's guide to basic sculpting techniques
of people. In particular, this volume covers sculpting babies, children
and young adults. By sculpting many heads you will add to your overall knowledge
of how faces individualize the sculptures. This book also goes into more
detail on china painting. This volume also covers how to make molds, an
important issue which was not covered in volume I.
80 pgs, illus. |
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| Sculpting the Original Doll The BlueFrogg Method by Ralph & Mary Gonzales |
This book provides a hands-on sculpting process in the classic European
method of doll making. The book directs you through the process from raw
clay to mold-ready sculptures. It tells you how to develop eyes, nose, mouth
and ears and presents an expanded treatment of hands and feet using a new
step-by-step foolproof formula. It also discusses alternative sculpting
materials, marketing and resources. This book is very sympathetic to the
new artist and offers many suggestions for avoiding the common mistakes
many new artists might make. This is one of the largest books we have on
doll making. This book is a good companion to its sister book, Mold Making for the Original Doll by the same authors.
192 pgs, 400 b/w photos, illus. |
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| Mold Making for the Original Doll The BlueFrogg Method by Ralph & Mary Gonzales |
This book provides a hands-on step by step instruction in the secrets of mold making. Covers every aspect of this craft, from the simple two part mold to advanced techniques of the four part mold, mold reproduction, and modification of molds. Excellent, detailed, complete presentation. A valuable tool for both new and experienced doll artists. You may apply the techniques described in this book to make just about any type of ceramic mold, not just dolls. This book is a good companion to its sister book, Sculpting the Original Doll by the same authors.
192 pgs, 400 b/w photos, illus. |
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| Seascapes by Bob Elder |
Probably one of the most sought after, talked about and painted areas
of our world is the sea or things relating to it. This book really lets
you feel the spray of the water by giving you a selection of old and new
world designs alike that take advantage of the beauty of the sea. Each design
in this book is reproduced in different sizes so that you can use just the
right sized design for your projects.
46 pgs, drawing illus. |
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| Selecting, Firing & Maintaining an Electric Kiln by Michael Harbridge |
If you are thinking about buying a kiln or already have one and want to
know how to operate it, this is the book for you. It is a small book, being
only 14 pages long, but it covers everything you need to know in the selection
of a kiln, how to fire various ceramic items, and how to keep your kiln
properly adjusted and maintained. A list of kiln manufacturers is included,
though some are out of business or have different phone numbers. You can
look up the current manufacturers' numbers on the web if you are interested.
Note that you can get a 20% discount off the retail price of Evenheat, Good, and Paragon kilns from us. See our Kilns Page. 14 pgs, color illus. |
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| Sign Here Please by Marie Mokma |
The patterns in this book are unusual and novel in their approach to decorating.
In fact, they are versatile enough that they can be used on almost any subject
matter and in any media. You can judge this book by its cover. It is a good
example of the patterns contained therein.
32 pgs, illus. patterns |
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| Stoneware Creations by Valerie Ward and Michele Zulim |
Stoneware Creations is a technique book featuring Duncan products,
molds, colors, stoneware slip, Stoneware Tints and High-Fire Glazes. An
easy but comprehensive introduction to the beauty and utility of nontoxic
and dinnerware-safe stoneware. This book features step-by-step instructions
for 12 different stoneware projects in four different categories - French
Country, Simple Pleasures, Southwest and Contemporary. There are three projects
in each category: beginner, intermediate and advanced.
39 pgs, color illus. |
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| A Touch of Santa Fe by Shirley Phipps |
Shirley Phipps describes many techniques used to paint Southwestern ceramic
pieces. Born in Santa Fe, New Mexico, Shirley has the first-hand ability
to accurately instruct you on the colors, patterns and designs used by the
Indians of the Southwest.
48 pgs, color illus. |
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