Now firmly established in the ceramics world, paperclay is a vital part of the modern clay artist and potter's repertoire. The workability of this material allows expressive freedom and imagination at every stage in the creative process, from wet to dry. Paperclay, made with new or recycled paper, is remarkable for its flexibility, its unfired strength and the ease with which it can be rapaired, and it allows for the creation of beautiful finished forms.

Building on the immense success of her previous Ceramics Handbook, Paper Clay, pioneering artist, researcher and teacher Rosette Gault explains how potters and clay sculptors can make, fire and use this material. In addition to the basics, she introduces more advanced techniques fir building armatures, sculpting figures and making pieces for the wall and floor.

Packed throughout with photographs of inspirings works by a new generation of paperclay artists, Paperclay: Art and Practice is an essential introduction to the medium.