Ceramic Jewelry: Art, Firing And Assembly Of Accessories With Porcelain And Clay

Ceramic Jewelry: Art, Firing and Assembly of Accessories with Porcelain and Clay presents a comprehensive guide to the creation of contemporary ceramic jewelry, combining artistic expression, technical precision, and material mastery. This work explores how porcelain and clay can be transformed into refined wearable pieces through controlled forming, firing, and assembly processes, resulting in accessories that balance aesthetics, durability, and individuality. The content covers the essential properties of ceramic materials, explaining how different clays behave during shaping, drying, firing, and cooling. It details forming techniques suitable for jewelry-scale production, including slab work, molding, texturing, and precision finishing. Special attention is given to kiln firing, temperature curves, shrinkage control, and surface integrity, ensuring consistent results and structural stability in delicate components. Beyond firing, the book focuses on the assembly of ceramic elements into finished accessories. It explores drilling, sanding, glazing, surface treatments, and the integration of metal findings, cords, chains, and alternative connectors. Design principles such as proportion, balance, color harmony, and ergonomics are addressed to support the creation of wearable pieces that are both visually striking and comfortable to use. By combining ceramic science, artistic design, and practical construction methods, this work serves as a valuable reference for artists, designers, and artisans seeking to develop distinctive ceramic jewelry with professional quality and creative authenticity.