Bibliograph

The craft and art of clay, a complete potter's handbook, Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson

Type

Label

The craft and art of clay, a complete potter's handbook, Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. [418]-423) and index

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

The craft and art of clay

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

760291932

Responsibility statement

Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson

Sub title

a complete potter's handbook

Summary

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of all ceramic techniques to guide the beginner, as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from international potters. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. -- Book description

Table Of Contents

Chapter 1: The Craft and Art of Clay -- Chapter 2: Fabrication Methods -- Chapter 3: Design, Decoration, and Glazing -- Chapter 4: Clays -- Chapter 5: Glazes -- Chapter 6: Firing the Ware -- Chapter 7: Marketing and Computers -- Chapter 8: Highpoints in Ceramic History -- Chapter 9: Portfolio -- Chapter 10: Compendium

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