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Paperclay is an extremely versatile material for the contemporary potter. Now firmly established in the ceramics world, this mix of clay and paper fibers is remarkably flexible, strong, and easy to repair. This highly workable medium allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, even after drying and firing. In Paperclay, artists will discover the world of possibilities offered by this blend of earth, paper, and water. Building on the success of her previous books, artist and teacher Rosette Gault explains how potters and clay sculptors can make, fire, and reshape paperclay. This comprehensive guide covers a range of methods from dry modeling to slurry state. Going beyond the basics, the book introduces advanced techniques for building armatures, sculpting figures, and forming wall hangings. It also includes information on recycled and sustainable ingredients. Paperclay features all-new color photographs and diagrams of techniques and tools, as well as inspiring works by today's leading international ceramicists.
Packed with photographs and clear instructions, Gault's book is an essential introduction to paperclay for ceramics artists and educators.

Author Biography

Author and sculptor Rosette Gault was born in New York City. She earned her M.F.A. in Ceramics in 1978 at the University of Puget Sound and her B.A. in Communication from the University of Colorado at Boulder in 1975. She began her study of pottery with Betty Woodman and Larry Clark in 1971. She has been practicing studio ceramic arts ever since. Research for this work has been supported in part over the years by Canada's Banff Centre for the Arts. A series of studio residency work periods since 1990 allowed workperiods of intense focus without distraction on this long term project. Listed in

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Paperclay is an extremely versatile material for the contemporary potter. Packed with new photographs and clear instructions, Rosette Gault's comprehensive guide is an essential introduction to the medium.

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