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​Doctoral Thesis

ABSTRACT

Under the title of Paperclay Ceramic Bodies and Applications”, historical development of paperclay beginning from its early incarnation, throughout time is examined; and with chosen ceramic bodies and papers, forming of paperclay bodies and its usage in artistic forms is investigated.

In every period of time, changes in scientific and social culture influenced the artist and art, and these influences motivated the artist to search for different techniques. Ceramic bodies, because their structure is suitable for diversity, are widely used in industrial and artistic applications. Adding different ingredients into ceramic bodies, especially paper in artistic forms, is commonly used in different parts of the world.

In this research, paperclay ceramic bodies -whose chemical analysis and rational compositions and have different firing degrees will be explained in the thesis- will formed with paper and different ratios to introduce and encourage paperclay in our country.

To emphasize positive properties and fibers in inner structure of paperclay we made applications which are formed structurally, free from mass effect, flying and dispersing on air.

Dilek Alkan ÖZDEMIR 
Anadolu Üniversity 
Eskisehir, 2006 
Email: dalkan@anadolu.edu.tr
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This website was first created to share information on paper clay, as it was not widely available.  This was before textbooks and when there were only a few scattered journal articles.  It grew into the documentation of art projects and listing of upcoming learning opportunities.   It is a symbolic “thank you” to the many thousands who participated in events I led, who shared so generously their techniques and personal stories.  This enriched both myself and ultimately my future students.  Ultimately it is a gift to the next generation of potters, artists and art students.  I hope it inspires you, informs you and provides an example of the sort of creative journey you have or are about to begin. Enjoy your travels!  Cheers! Graham

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