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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 738.14 EAN: 9780873419031 Edition: 1st ISBN: 0873419030 Label: Krause Publications Manufacturer: Krause Publications Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 144 Publication Date: May 01, 2001 Publisher: Krause Publications Studio: Krause Publications Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: Most ceramists own a pugmill or hand extruder and view it as simply a utilitarian device for making handles or coils. But the extruder can be the starting point for a variety of inventive and creative works of art. Extruder experts Tom and Jean Latka teach the basics of extruder use as well as how to make your own dies. Step-by-step projects include napkin rings, vases, umbrella stands, wine coolers, planters, sconce lighting, platters, sculpture, and more. - 12 projects with step-by-step instructions - Photo gallery of works by skilled, creative, and talented artists - Solid and hollow extrusions - Additive or subtractive methods of construction for pottery and sculpture Average Rating:
 Rating:  - An Excellent resource bookA great book on the technical aspects of extruding. Lots of good photos for ideas and explanations. A good start for anyone into handbuilding or adding flair to their thrown work. Rating: - A highly enjoyable how-to artbookCeramic Extruding: Inspiration & Technique by professional studio artists Tom and Jean Latka, is a thoroughly "user friendly" guide ideal for both aspiring ceramics workers and dedicated hobbyists to the use of a ceramic extruder or pugmill in new and wondrous ways to craft memorable and adventurous artworks in this challenging medium. More than 200 color photographs illustrate the easy-to-follow, step-by-step instructions, as well as display possibilities for the finished product. Ceramic Extruding ... Read More Rating: - Art teacher loves this bookIf you have been waiting for the best book on ceramic extrusion, it is available now Ceramic Extruding by Jean and Tom Latka successfully answers the question of, "Why are all of those clay extruders rusting on potter's walls?" Their answer is thus: Ceramists, like everyone else, have to be inspired to create beautiful work. This book acts as a magical muse for artists by showing over 300 quality photos of beautiful work by some of the finest international contemporary artists working in the ... Read More Rating: - BEST BOOK ON EXTRUDER FOR EDUCATORSThe book has an international cast of artists, photos of ceramics spanning from Australia to Inge Pedersen in Norway. I became aware of several renowned European ceramicists. Antonio Cumella, Alessio Tasca, Elina Brandt-Hanson, Jim Robison. Other artist's work that impressed me was Ken Williams, Jutta Golas, and Jack Sures. Jean and Tom Latka have an excellent body of work apart from each other, but their collaborative work shines superior. Peter Helm Rating: - PHOTOS OF GREAT CERAMICSThis Krause Publication book, which means it is great, it is about the creative use of the extruder: its history, manufacture and production contributions and the creative uses being employed by studio clay artists. Over 300 color photos of creative work by a cast of international artists showing innovative uses for the extruder. The best book on extrusion. Andy Ganhal 
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