Fired Up With Raku: Over 300 Raku Recipes by Irene Poulton (English) Paperback B

Description: Fired Up With Raku by Irene Poulton The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan. Suitable for ceramicists and potters, this work considers the origins of raku and includes over 300 glaze recipes. It is illustrated with 100 colour photographs of raku-fired pieces. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years potters have embraced and adapted the methods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques. The author, who has specialised in raku for over twenty years, considers the origins of raku before offering over 300 glaze recipes. A selection of other potters also share their ideas, and with one hundred photographs of raku-fired pieces, Fired Up With Raku offers inspiration to all potters. AUTHOR: Irene Poulton was born in the UK but has lived in Australia for nearly thirty years. She studied ceramics at Carine College of TAFE and was hooked when attending a raku workshop by Jeff Mincham. Irene has concentrated on raku for over twenty years and has gained a BA in Visual Arts from the Edith Cowan University in Perth. She exhibits her work in both Australia and the USA. She represented Western Australia at the prestigious Biennale DellArte Contemporanea Internazionale in Florence in 2003. 100 colour photos Author Biography Irene Poulton was born in the UK but has lived in Australia for nearly thirty years. She studied ceramics at Carine College of TAFE and was hooked when attending a raku workshop by Jeff Mincham. Irene has concentrated on raku for over twenty years and has gained a BA in Visual Arts from the Edith Cowan University in Perth. She exhibits her work in both Australia and the USA. She represented Western Australia at the prestigious Biennale DellArte Contemporanea Internazionale in Florence in 2003. Review "Highly recommended." "Library Journal"""Highly recommended." --"Library Journal" Long Description The origins of raku can be traced back hundreds of years to Japan, where it was used as the traditional method of creating clay bowls for the tea ceremony. Over the years, potters have embraced and adapted these methods, celebrating the remarkable but unpredictable results achieved using raku techniques. Irene Poulton, who has specialized in raku firing for over 20 years, considers the origins of raku before offering 300 glaze recipes. A selection of other potters also share their ideas. With 100 color photos of raku-fired pieces, this is an outstanding source of information and inspiration for all potters. Review Quote "Highly recommended." Details ISBN1861268483 Author Irene Poulton Short Title FIRED UP W/RAKU Pages 144 Language English ISBN-10 1861268483 ISBN-13 9781861268488 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 738.1 Imprint The Crowood Press Ltd Subtitle Over 300 Raku Recipes Place of Publication Ramsbury Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9781861268488 UK Release Date 2006-08-21 AU Release Date 2006-08-21 NZ Release Date 2006-08-21 Translated from English Publisher The Crowood Press Ltd Year 2006 Publication Date 2006-08-21 Audience General Illustrations Halftones, color; Illustrations Alternative 9781847976659 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:161635371;

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