Paper clay is an exciting development in the ceramics field. It is easy to use, extremely strong in the unfired state, easy to repair at nearly every stage of the forming process, and the final glazed and fired result can be indistinguishable from that using conventional clay. Yet the result is much lighter than normal. This feature is particularly useful for wall installations and delicate sculptural forms. All in all, paper clay is a flexible technique that provides the artist with exciting possibilities.
In this revised and expanded new edition, Rosette Gault not only clearly explains how to make, use and fire paper clay and paper slips, but she also brings the reader up to date on all the new developments. She uses the work of an international group of artists to illustrate the versatility of this material.
Paper clay is easy to use, as it is much stronger and will take much more abuse than normal clay. It is extremely strong in the unfired state which means changes and repairs can be made at almost every stage of the making process. This 2nd edition features images in colour, and a chapter explores the possibilities of large-scale work in depth.
