Freeing clay from technical constraints, lightening pieces, modeling
large, slender forms . . . These ceramicists' dreams become reality with
paper clay! Complete Guide to Paper Clay thoroughly and accurately
introduces this versatile material of clay and fibers, and showcases its
distinctive characteristics and advantages. Liliane Tardio-Brise
illustrates step by step the reactions of paper clay to the usual
techniques of ceramics--pinch building, coils, slabs, wheel throwing,
etc. The cellulose fibers in paper clay give it new properties that
typical clay cannot attain. Rehydrating paper clay pieces brings back
their suppleness and allows them to accept deformations, easily repair
cracks, and be built on with new clay pieces. Paper clay lends itself to
all finishes, can be air dried and/or fired, and, because the fibers
burn off when fired, finished pieces are lighter and can be built taller
and still maintain their stability. Explore the many possibilities of
paper clay with the ten projects in the book, which each use very
different properties of the clay to a variety of effects. Once you see
the versatility of paper clay, you'll be ready to try your own
sculptures in this adaptable medium.