"A complete potter's handbook" - Cover and spine. Previous ed.: 1995. Includes bibliographical references and index.
Summary:
"This edition of Susan Peterson's The Craft and Art of Clay has been redesigned with more colour illustrations, new information on both practical and artistic topics, and added safety features." "Features: Contains 1138 illustrations including 560 in full colour. Combines a clear step-by-step guide to acquiring practical skills with an appreciation of unique artistic potential of clay working, making it suitable both for beginners and ceramists. Clearly explains each technical term and process, covering the whole range of hand, wheel, and plasterwork techniques. Introduces safety icons to warn beginners where caution is needed from dust, fumes, heat or corrosive liquids. Incorporates an important new section on marketing ceramics. Increases and updates information on the use of computers and available programs specially designed for ceramists. Contains a fully updated portfolio of new pieces by some of the finest international ceramists working today, along with personal statements about their work. Presents invaluable colour charts of clay and glaze combinations with vital technical information about them and an innovative approach to compounding glazes that's simple and easy to use. Includes a concise history of ceramics and its traditions, from prehistory to the present day. Includes an updated bibliography, list of museum collections, and glossary."--BOOK JACKET.
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