Cuerda Seca : The Definitive Guide to Cuerda Seca Tile
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Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0764363093
ISBN-13
9780764363092
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
IN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Dec 6th, 2022
Print length
176 Pages
Weight
1,088 grams
Dimensions
26.40 x 22.50 x 2.20 cms
Ksh 6,650.00
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The only how to book to cuerda seca, a traditional tile-making technique that originated in the Middle East.
A comprehensive guide to every aspect of the process of creating a millennia-old form of tile, cuerda seca, from formulating a clay body to installation.
For any ceramic artist who has ever dreamed of making cuerda seca (literally "dry line") tile, this practical and comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the process, from formulating the right clay body to final installation. Studio layout, equipment, tools, materials, design methods, and printing techniques are discussed clearly and succinctly, with an eye toward making you comfortable and confident with the process.
Design considerations and constraints are illustrated with real-life examples, so that you can make informed choices about patterns and glazes. Delve into cuerda seca''s history and context in the societies of India, the Middle East, Spain, and the western United States to understand the roots of this stunning tile. The exuberance of cuerda seca will inspire you to take this delightful art form further and higher still.
An invaluable resource for individual ceramists and production studios alike, this is the perfect companion on the cuerda seca journey.
For any ceramic artist who has ever dreamed of making cuerda seca (literally "dry line") tile, this practical and comprehensive handbook covers every aspect of the process, from formulating the right clay body to final installation. Studio layout, equipment, tools, materials, design methods, and printing techniques are discussed clearly and succinctly, with an eye toward making you comfortable and confident with the process.
Design considerations and constraints are illustrated with real-life examples, so that you can make informed choices about patterns and glazes. Delve into cuerda seca''s history and context in the societies of India, the Middle East, Spain, and the western United States to understand the roots of this stunning tile. The exuberance of cuerda seca will inspire you to take this delightful art form further and higher still.
An invaluable resource for individual ceramists and production studios alike, this is the perfect companion on the cuerda seca journey.
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