Handbuch Paperclay

Freeing the tone from technical constraints, making pieces lighter, modeling large slender objects - these dreams of ceramicists become reality with Paperclay, a mixture of cellulose and clay. This book presents the material made of clay and fibers in a rigorous and precise manner, allowing the reader to develop an understanding of its peculiarities and advantages. Liliane Tardio-Brise investigates through experimentation the reactions of Paperclay to conventional ceramic techniques (modeling, coiling, and slab techniques, throwing) and introduces the reader to a different, subtler, and even more creative way of working. The clay infused with cellulose fibers responds to the most unusual expectations, providing creations with delicacy and stability, allowing for deformation, regaining its softness through re-moistening, sealing cracks, and being suitable for all types of surfaces.