Lark ceramics book.

Includes index

Understanding design -- Wet clay, leather-hard clay, and green ware -- Integrating textures -- Faceting and fluting -- Working with slip -- Impressing -- Sprigging -- Incising -- Modeling and appliquéing -- Transferring an image -- Resist etching -- Burnishing -- Bisque ware -- Preparing to glaze -- Pouring -- Brushing -- Bisque ware -- Preparing to glaze -- Pouring -- Brushing -- Dipping -- Spraying -- Layering -- Staining -- Glazing with resists -- Decorating with underglaze or overglaze -- Pouncing -- Firing and finishing effects -- Understanding alternative firings -- Oxidation firing -- Reduction firing at high temperatures -- Atmospheric firings -- Post-firing possibilities -- Acid etching and sandblasting -- Enameling -- Gilding and adding luster -- Waxing -- Working with decals -- Gallery

This studio reference captures all the popular techniques available for embellishing clay, as well as a wealth of practical information and detailed images that lead readers through every phase of the design and decorating process