Gail Needham on thu 26 feb 04
Hi, I am trying to glean from all of the posts as much as I can. I have =
a question about what was mentioned about making paperclay out of 1-2% =
of paper such as newsprint or tissue to clay, now what are you going to =
do with that? I have only thought of using paperclay -the brand of =
commercial stuff and using slip over it and firing it, having the clay =
shape only left after firing the paper away. Since my realm is just =
very small, I am wondering the ways that is used. Is it used that way =
for texture making? Also I see some posts about ones mixing their own =
clay. I have only bought bricks of clay from local clay shops and I am =
wondering about resources to learn more about this. Also, I only have =
used a little bit of commercial glazes, but would love to learn of how =
to mix my own glazes. I am limited as to going to classes and such, =
because I have a situation that makes it difficult for me, so I am =
wondering of a good source of books or websites to go to for a beginning =
person. I did just buy one on ebay, but I am not sure yet if it is =
exactly what I need. It is not new, so I don't know how current the =
info is about what is available now. Thanks for any info. Gail
Merle Davis on fri 27 feb 04
Hi Gail. Last weekend I was very fortunate to attend a great Paper Clay
workshop given by Rosette Gault, the creator of "P'Clay." Her first book, Paper
Clay is no longer in print, but there is a book you should get--third edition,
"For Ceramic Sculptors A Studio Companion, Paper Clay."
Rosette showed us the galley of her new book, "Think by Hand," published by
New Century Arts, which offers jump-starts for the imagination. It looks like
an exciting book for teachers and for those whose creativity is blocked. It
should be in print in a few months.
Rosette's Paper Clay web site has lots of information. www.paperclayart.com
I hope this helps. Merle Davis, Los Angeles
Hank Murrow on fri 27 feb 04
Dear Gail;
Try http://www.bookmasters.com/marktplc/01005.htm and
http://www.paperclayart.com/06bkvid.html
Rosette's site has everything you will need to get started with
paperclay. Good Kuck!
Cheers, Hank
On Feb 26, 2004, at 6:56 AM, Gail Needham wrote:
> I have a question about what was mentioned about making paperclay out
> of 1-2% of paper such as newsprint or tissue to clay, now what are you
> going to do with that? I have only thought of using the brand of
> commercial stuff and using slip over it and firing it, having the clay
> shape only left after firing the paper away. Since my realm is just
> very small, I am wondering the ways that is used. Is it used that way
> for texture making? Also I see some posts about ones mixing their own
> clay. I have only bought bricks of clay from local clay shops and I
> am wondering about resources to learn more about this. Also, I only
> have used a little bit of commercial glazes, but would love to learn
> of how to mix my own glazes. I am limited as to going to classes and
> such, because I have a situation that makes it difficult for me, so I
> am wondering of a good source of books or websites to go to for a
> beginning person. I did just buy one on ebay, but I am not sure yet if
> it is exactly what I need. It is not new, so I don't know how
> current the info is about what is available now.
Ababi Sharon on fri 27 feb 04
Follow this link to many educational paperclay links.
http://www.ceramicart.com.au/paperslip.htm
This is an article by Steven Goldate, pretty advised (you might read it
latter).
http://www.potfest.co.uk/ChristineCox/christinecox.htm
Christine Cox - might inspire you too.
http://www.hdk.gu.se/forskning/kim/index.html
Was a bit difficult for me- perhaps your English is a bit better than
mine.
http://www.utpb.edu/courses/arts4365/ClayandGlazeprojects/plasterslabbar
s.htm
Here in Chris Stanley's on line art school you will learn to make the so
important plaster - drying boards.
http://members4.clubphoto.com/ababi306910/803792/
My paper clay page ( actually most of my pages are my paperclay pages.)
http://members.iinet.net.au/~shaper/
Irene Poulton is rakuing with PPclay.
http://www.gartside.info/homepagesouthx.htm
Brian works are my present sorce of inspiration.
Almost last but most important site
Graham hay has the biggest on line source of information+ his very
ipiring and astonishing works. His works represent the impssible in clay
being possible in Ppclay.
http://www.paperclayart.com/index.html
Rosette Gault's book from 1998 was my mine source of knowledge I am very
thankful.
Her new E book is very interesting too but very disappointing from the
illustrations point of view. No compare to Fara Shimbo's e book both
the cost and what you can see and how the links are workingin and out of
the book.
It is written on acrobate6 and it cannot be read on lower then Windows
98SE.
I think rosette should reprint the book.
Ababi Sharon
Glaze wizard
Kibbutz Shoval Israel
ababisha@shoval.org.il
http://ababi.active.co.il
http://www.matrix2000.co.nz/Matrix%20Demo/Ababi.htm
A fast link Ceramics forum in Hebrew:
http://www.botzpottery.co.il/kishurim.html
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Sent: Friday, February 27, 2004 5:08 PM
To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
Subject: Re: question abt paperclay and more
Hi Gail. Last weekend I was very fortunate to attend a great Paper Clay
workshop given by Rosette Gault, the creator of "P'Clay." Her first
book, Paper
Clay is no longer in print, but there is a book you should get--third
edition,
"For Ceramic Sculptors A Studio Companion, Paper Clay."
Rosette showed us the galley of her new book, "Think by Hand," published
by
New Century Arts, which offers jump-starts for the imagination. It
looks like
an exciting book for teachers and for those whose creativity is blocked.
It
should be in print in a few months.
Rosette's Paper Clay web site has lots of information.
www.paperclayart.com
I hope this helps. Merle Davis, Los Angeles
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Snail Scott on sat 28 feb 04
At 08:56 AM 2/26/04 -0600, you wrote:
>...what was mentioned about making paperclay out of 1-2% of paper such as
newsprint or tissue to clay, now what are you going to do with that? I
have only thought of using paperclay -the brand of commercial stuff and
using slip over it and firing it, having the clay shape only left after
firing the paper away.Since my realm is just very small, I am wondering the
ways that is used. Is it used that way for texture making?
When you say 'paperclay', are you thinking of a 100%
paper-mache-type material? The term 'paperclay' is
usually understood to mean a normal clay body with
paper pulp as an additive. The fibers give tensile
strength to the unfired clay, as well as some other
interesting properties such as tolerance for uneven
moisture levels, but in small percentages (up to 10%)
have relatively little effect on the final fired piece.
Higher percentages result in a lighter-weight final
piece, but there is almost no visible difference
between fired paperclay and regular clay.
>...Also I see some posts about ones mixing their own clay. I have only
bought bricks of clay from local clay shops and I am wondering about
resources to learn more about this...
It's not difficult. Mechanical clay-mixing machines can
cost real money, though if you use large quantities of
clay the cost will eventually be offset. It is possible
to make clay with no equipment at all, though, using
buckets or even just a concrete floor for mixing. More
labor-intensive, but cheaper than pre-made clay. Many
ceramics texts discuss the formulation of clay bodies,
and the dry materials can be purchased from most larger
clay suppliers.
Aa for the relevance of older books, the information in
them is still good. Newer books tend to offer a wider
range of ideas, with nicer pictures (and more health-and-
safety info,) but the older books are still useful. Check
your local library for books, too. Borrowing is even
cheaper than eBay, and you can look them over first!
-Snail
Brian on sat 28 feb 04
On 26/2/04,Gail wrote...
> I have only thought of using paperclay ...snip... I am limited as
>to going to classes and such, because I have a situation that makes
>it difficult for me, so I am wondering of a good source of books or
>websites to go to for a beginning person.
these two sites are the most comprehensive paper clay sites
http://www.grahamhay.com.au
http://www.paperclayart.com
For general introduction to paper clay and other beginning topics you
might find my own site a place to start. I have documented several
illustrated articles on beginning clay and glaze topics that I wrote
for a local magazine.
--
Brian
http://www.gartside.info
Pukekohe, New Zealand
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