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From Clay to Kiln is a must-have guide for anyone working with ceramics, from absolute beginners, weekend crafters and students, through to practising ceramicists. In this book, Stuart Carey invigorates and encourages you through all stages of the pottery process. Covering all the information you need about tools and materials, he takes you through preparation and hand building, throwing and finishing your vessel, to glazing and firing.
You will gain an in-depth knowledge of how clay works and how to apply your skills to the wheel and beyond. With simple step-by-step tutorials, clear visuals and Stuart’s helpful hints and tips, you can jump straight in with confidence and create a piece of pottery that marries beauty, form and function. Including stunningly beautiful photography throughout, this is a book to inspire.
Meet Stuart 6
Chapter 1: Preparing and Hand Building 8 Meet the Materials 10 Wedging 12 Weighing and Balling 18 Hand Building 20
Chapter 2: Throwing 36 Body Position 38 Glossary of Hand Positions 40 Tools 46 Using a Bat 50 Planning a Project 52 Centering 54 Cylinder 58 Bowl 72 Plate 84
Chapter 3: Finishing your Vessel 90 Turning 92 Finishes 104 Handles 106
Chapter 4: Decoration: Glazing and Firing 120 Surface Finishes 122 Colour 128 Glaze and Glaze Making 130 Mixing and Sieving 136 Application 140 Firing 144 Faults and Flaws 148
Glossary 154 Index 157 Credits 160
Stuart Carey is a multi-award winning ceramicist whose stylish signature tableware has seen him work with international clients including Conran, Calvin Klein and Goop. A London-based master potter, Stuart is co-owner of The Kiln Rooms Ltd ceramics studios, he regularly gives talks, demonstrations and lectures, and is a contributor to Ceramic Review and Crafts magazines. See more of Stuart’s work at stuartcarey.co.uk
Haven't done any ceramics before but this book has given me the encouragement and confidence to have a go. The pictures are great and explain things easily, especially for a visual learner. The text is equally as good. Each chapter moves you slowly from task to task, to end up with a completely finished piece of work. The glossary at the back is useful as is the fault-finding section.
Im very new to pottery, and have found it a relaxing and rewarding pastime. I havent braved the wheel yet and I found glazing to be a frustrating process. This book has really helped me understand the processes and has made me feel much more comfortable in trying out more processes. Its clearly set out and has great photos, Im ready to try that wheel now! Would highly recommend.
My mum loved this, being an ex-pottery teacher, she loved how simple and easy it was to follow. The pictures she thought were glorious, this book bought us back a lot of good memories and now we have a hard copy to treasure... Perfect book thank you.
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