The craft and art of clay : a complete potter's handbook / Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson.
Peterson, Susan, 1925-2009.; Peterson, Jan, 1954-
2012
NK4225 .P48 2012 (Mapit)
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Title The craft and art of clay : a complete potter's handbook / Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson.
Author Peterson, Susan, 1925-2009.
Edition 5th ed.
ISBN 9781856697286 pbk
1856697282 pbk
Imprint London : Laurence King, 2012.
Language English
Description 432 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 28 cm. + 1 sheet ([2] p. : col. ; 82 x 54 cm. folded to 28 x 21 cm.)
Call Number NK4225 .P48 2012
Dewey Decimal Classification 738.12
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.
Note Previous ed.: 2003.
Inserted sheet: "50/50 blends of 28 glaze materials, cone 10 reduction" on one side and "cone 5 oxidation" on other side.
Bibliography, etc. Note Includes bibliographical references (p. [418]-423) and index.
Added Author Peterson, Jan, 1954-
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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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