The Ceramic Spectrum

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Hopper,Robin

Crafts & Hobbies

Collins

Explains how to develop one's own glazes and colors, traces the history of ceramic glazes, and includes sample glaze recipes

The Ceramic Spectrum: A Simplified Approach to Glaze & Color Development

UNKNO

Dust jacket notes: "Functional Pottery is a complex book which analyzes the history, design, and aesthetics of handmade utilitarian pots. It is designed to be of use to anyone who makes or who is interested in making pottery, or who just loves ceramics and wants to further understand some of the qualities to be found in a 'good pot.' Robin Hopper offers a great deal of practical, down-to-earth information gathered during thirty years of pottery making and teaching. His aim here is to encourage the search for a personal style, with emphasis on the 'why to' rather than just the 'how to.' His concerns are with pitchers that pour readily, without clogging, dripping, or splashing; with mugs and goblets that one can easily grasp with wet or slippery fingers, with casserole and teapot lids that stay firmly seated on their galleries. Hopper's concerns are those of all potters who earn a living from their craft by producing tableware, cookware, and storage vessels: the pots of everyday purpose made to be lovely and to be loved - but, above all, made to be used. Functional Pottery is heavily illustrated, with hundreds of photographs and drawings. Special 'museum' sections provide brief pictorial histories of the development of footed forms, pouring forms, lidded forms, handled forms, and pottery in imitation of other materials. Color and black-and-white portfolios showcase the work of eight contemporary potters, from different parts of the world, who make functional objects ranging in style from rustic to space age. Each featured ceramist discusses his or her work in detail, offering insight into the ways that potters achieve personal artistic goals while producing useful wares that are much in demand."

FUNCTIONAL POTTERY Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose

Antiques & Collectibles

Chilton Book Co.

Functional Pottery, the best-selling pottery reference first published in 1986, has been extensively revised and updated to include more than 250 color photos as well as hundreds of black and white photos and illustrations. Covering historical as well as contemporary pottery, this acclaimed and inspirational book presents both philosophical and practical experiences from the 43-year pottery-making career of Robin Hopper, one of North America's most recognized ceramic artists. 
Perusing this book is like having a ceramic museum, art gallery, encyclopedia, and master potter at hand, teaching and inspiring at the same time. Beginning with a view of the historical development of pottery, the book presents a wide discussion on the aesthetics of form and design. Also addressed are the mechanics of making and the practical solutions to functional design in pots for eating, drinking, storage, pouring, cooking, serving, and pots for rituals and contemplation. The recent work and short biographies of 16 internationally recognized ceramic artists are showcased in the Portfolio section.

Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose

Krause Pubns Inc

This is the book ceramists have been waiting for. Eighteen years after its first edition, Robin Hopper has updated what has become a staple for all potters and ceramists. With several new or expanded chapters covering Oriental glazes, Islamic Iustres, Egyptian pastes, high texture glazes, flux variation triaxial and extended colour information, among other topics, this new edition is a must-have for any ceramist or potter. The book is easy to read, follow and understand and features hundreds of photographs, drawings and charts to visually guide and inspire the reader. The book features: Several new and expanded chapters with increased technical illustration material; Images of works by contemporary ceramic artists; Nearly 300 full-colour photographs, as well as charts and drawings.

The Ceramic Spectrum: A Simplified Approach to Glaze and Color Development

Krause+publications

In some sections of the ceramics industry, more has developed in the last 45 years than in the previous 4,000. To address new information and possibilities presented by advances in the industry, noted ceramist, teacher, and author Robin Hopper has updated and simplified where necessary Daniel Rhodes’ seminal book on fundamentals of ceramic technology. This revised and expanded edition adheres closely to the editions published in 1957 and revised in 1973, with added sections devoted to health hazards and computer calculation programs and increased color information and expanded photographic images of both historical and contemporary work. 
-250 color photos plus numerous illustrations and charts. -New sections on health hazards, computer calculation programs. -Expanded color information.

Clay and Glazes for the Potter

Rhodes, Daniel

Professional studio potter Robin Hopper, drawing from nearly 50 years of experience, offers a wealth of ceramic surface decoration possibilities?some rarely ever exposed?in this brand new all-inclusive guide! The expansive range of techniques provided in Making Marks, together with the straightforward tips for successful use, is a formula guaranteeing remarkable results for potters, teachers, students, collectors, or anyone with an interest in ceramics. From the fundamentals (basic approaches to drawing, color theory, glaze development, and spatial development) to the clay processes (decoration with tools, adding and removing marks, and use of liquid and color clays), and from the pigment processes (variables of colorants, brush, stamp, spray, and pencil marks, and resistance techniques) to the glazing and firing processes (glaze application methods, heat and flame, vapor and fume, and multiple fired surfaces), this guide contains everything readers want and need to know?there has never been a more complete guide on decorative techniques for ceramic surfaces!

Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface

Internationally recognized artist and author Robin Hopper details survival strategies for developing a personal lifestyle as a creative artist. The text is a combination of pragmatism, practicality, and philosophy, liberally spiced with humor and anecdotes from Hopper's 45 years of personal experience. This book also incorporates personal life stories of 19 full-time studio artists. Between them, these artists have more than 500 years of studio experience in the art of staying alive.
Stayin' Alive also includes, from four specialists in the field, information on legal and financial matters, how to approach magazine publishers, and tips for photographing work.

Stayin' Alive: Survival Tactics for the Visual Artist

Ton und Glasur: Verstehen und Anwenden

Hanusch Verlag

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