"Antoinette Badenhorst was born and raised in Southern Africa. She moved to the United States with her husband and three children in 1999. A potter for more than 30 years, Badenhorst has shown her work nationally and internationally, and has work in several private and museum collections. She has written extensively about porcelain for both Ceramics monthly and Pottery making illustrated, as well as international publications."--Back cover.
"In Working with Porcelain, you'll discover the ins and outs of using porcelain. Compiled from the Ceramics Monthly and Pottery Making Illustrated archives, along with helpful insights and notes from renowned porcelain artist Antoinette Badenhorst, you'll learn about porcelain's distinctive qualities and how to successfully create with this always beautiful, but often temperamental clay body. Working with Porcelain provides invaluable information for truly understanding the characteristics of porcelain and how to use the clay body to its highest potential. You'll learn ways to test different porcelain clay bodies and find the perfect porcelain for your work. You'll also find 21 step-by-step projects with building techniques suited to the tricky material and decorating techniques that enhance the smooth surface. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, Working with Porcelain provides the expert information, instruction, and inspiration you need to achieve success with porcelain."--Back cover.
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.