The Craft and Art of Clay: A Complete Potter's HandbookWidely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on things like glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: ...I am a studio potter and would not be without it. The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics including using the internet, more on the use of computers, added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes. |
Contents
PREFACE | 9 |
SAFETY ISSUES | 20 |
HANDBUILDING | 26 |
WHEELTHROWING | 50 |
PLASTERWORK | 91 |
DESIGN DECORATION | 103 |
DECORATION | 110 |
Science and ceramic art | 129 |
Origins of glazes | 159 |
Organic materials for glazes | 176 |
Ceramic coloring implements | 184 |
ATMOSPHERE 218 | 225 |
Marketing | 249 |
HIGHPOINTS IN CERAMIC | 263 |
GLAZE OXIDES | 352 |
DATA AND CONVERSIONS | 366 |
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