| Mold Making for Ceramics |  | Author: Donald E. Frith
Publisher: Chilton Book Co
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  1 reviews
Sales Rank: 7486071
Media: Hardcover
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.7
Dimensions (in): 11.5 x 9 x 1
ISBN: 0801975395
Dewey Decimal Number: 666.442
EAN: 9780801975394
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Product Description
The use of moulds (molds in American English) has long appealed to ceramic artists whether they were making sculptural pieces or strictly functional pottery. Today, vastly improved materials, equipment and technology are available. This practical book demonstrates the craft of making and using all types of moulds whether they are made of plaster, styrofoam or wood. The book give step-by-step instructions accompanied by detailed photographs. There are coloured photographs of the work of 24 artists who use moulds. Two calculators - one for volume and mix and one a shrinkage compensation device - accompany the book.
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Industrial reference material January 29, 2003
47 out of 48 found this review helpful
This book is often referred to as the best on the market. Yes and no. True, it is the most professionally written book on mold making. However, if you are looking for technical instruction, this is not the book. I realize that definitive information about mold making is not acquired through any one single book. Yet, having read this book years ago in art school, I was not able to translate any of the information into practical use. The processes illustrated are industrial with zero creative applications. It is obvious that Frith is a master mold maker, but it is my opinion that he has forgotten what a beginner needs to know. Overall, the techniques shown (production pottery) are limited but depending on your background, perhaps some of the processes might be eye opening.
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