From a slab of clay
By: Daryl E. Baird
Publisher: American Ceramic Society
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Westerville, Ohio
Language: eng
Number of pages: 143
ISBN-13: 9781574983173; 9781574985023
Subjects: Pottery craft
Description: From the Back Cover:  Working with clay slabs offers more opportunities than any other forming process. From small dishes and plates to architectural installments, slabs can be used to create any form, any size. When Daryl Baird took notice of all the work being done with this technique, he decided to explore it in depth then open the doors for others to enjoy. In From A Slab of Clay you'll learn about what it takes to start out on a journey that's sure to last a lifetime. From setting up a proper working space to selecting the right tools and equipment-including complete instructions for building your own slab roller-Daryl doesn't miss any details for you to consider to assure your success. To learn a variety of techniques, Daryl leads you through sixteen demonstrations from making simple tiles to complex boxes. As you progress through the demonstration, you'll have no problem combining techniques and exploring some of the infinite possibilities finding inspiration in the scores of images from dozens of talented clay artists.
Table of contents: title: Acknowledgments; title: Chapter 1:  Getting Started; title: Chapter 2:  Setting Up Your Work Area; title: Chapter 3:  Slab-Making Options:; title: US slab roller manufacturers; title: Build your own slab roller; title: Chapter 4:  Tools; title: Chapter 5:  Demonstrations:; title: Demo 1:  Making a three tile panel; title: Demo 2:  Carving a foam press mold; title: Demo 3:  Using a plaster press mold; title: Demo 4:  Using props:  picture frames; title: Demo 5:  Using a slump mold:  platter; title: Demo 6:  Using slump molds:  dishes; title: Demo 7:  Using press molds:  wall pocket; title: Demo 8:  Making & using templates:  bowl; title: Demo 9:  Using templates:  pitcher; title: Demo 10:  Using drape forms:  sculpture; title: Demo 11:  Joining slabs:  lidded box; title: Demo 12:  Joining slabs:  mitered box; title: Demo 13:  Using forms:  tankard; title: Demo 14:  One-slab pitcher; title: Demo 15:  Adding texture:  free-form bowl; title: Demo 16:  Using drape molds:  bowl; title: Chapter 6:  Drying, firing and glazing considerations; title: Chapter 7:  Gallery.