Decorated Earthenware

by Mike Levy, Mike Levy

"The Complete Potter" series is a selection of books, each one a particular pottery technique. They are designed both to teach and inspire both the amateur and professional potter. This volume examines the techniques needed for the creation of decorated earthenware. This book examines the origins and development of decorated pots, with a look at the work of artists such as Dufy, Picasso and Miro. It offers advice on how to achieve the best results, with clearly illustrated step-by-step diagrams and photographs of the finished pieces. Particular attention is paid to surface preparation and how to apply colour in transparent layers.

96 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1995