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THE PLACE for expert paper clay information
PAPER CLAY (Also called FIBRE CLAY / FIBRE PORCELAIN / PCLAY / PAPER PORCELAIN / PAPER POTTERY/ Porcelaine papier) Is any clay with processed cellulose fibre added. Creates a stronger clay and enables dry-to-dry, or soft joins. brings paper and clay traditions together into a new material and aesthetic. Generally glazed and kiln fired. |
Paper clay Journal Articles, Books, Theses
List + links to 90 articles, 8 books, 28 thesis Paper clay Educational Videos short, sharp information packed videos Paper clay Experts The inventors, leaders, & most informative websites International Paper clay Events Global gatherings of leading paper clay users Paper clay Discussion Groups (list of past and present groups) Paper clay Manufacturers and Suppliers (sorted by country) Paper clay Workshops (350+. archived record) Online paper clay doctor season Recording 2022 and 2023 Ceramics Congress paper clay lessons and Q&A seasons here. A small fee for these, plus dozens of other high quality demonstrations and discussions by the very best global ceramic makers and ceramic educators. paper clay master class After a year a year of writing, scripting, filming and editing, it’s finished! Based upon the 350 paper clay workshops, symposium and master classes I’ve given in a dozen countries.70 detailed lessons (10 hours content) online course. Lifetime access, with new content still being added. |
Copies of 36+ journal articles, 8 books, 28 Theses, information, images and video, on the leading experts, techniques, discussions, and listed manufacturers and suppliers of paper clay for pottery and sculpture. Started in July 2000 (still regularly updated), this website provides over 90 webpages of expert information on making and using paper clay, Prior to most articles, textbooks and Youtube tutorials, it provided free information to counter myths associated with the initial resistance to the paper clay innovation. It contains: complete journal articles, images and links to key paper clay pioneers and experts, instructional videos, international list of manufacturers and retail outlets, and lists major workshops, conferences symposiums. Added to this was images of my ceramic paper clay and paper artwork, a record of my creative journey so far, plus studios and groups I am in. A huge “THANK YOU” to the other experts who generously shared their discoveries and techniques and the many thousands who came to or participated in events we led or co-led. This benefited us all, our audiences and students, and becomes a gift to the next generation of potters and ceramic artists. I hope it informs you, inspires you and provides a possible map for your own creative journey. Cheers Graham Hay
Updated monthly since March 2001. Last update: 15 bday 2025
Updated monthly since March 2001. Last update: 15 bday 2025