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The craft and art of clay : a complete potter's handbook / Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson.
| Author/creator | Peterson, Susan |
| Other author | Peterson, Jan, 1954- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | Fifth edition. |
| Publication | London : Laurence King Publishing, 2012. |
| Description | 432 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 28 cm + 1 sheet ([2] pages : color ; 82 x 54 cm folded to 28 x 21 cm) |
| Subjects |
| 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. |
| Abstract | 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. |
| General note | Previous edition: 2003. |
| General note | Inserted sheet: "50/50 blends of 28 glaze materials, cone 10 reduction" on one side and "cone 5 oxidation" on other side. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 418-423) and index. |
| ISBN | 9781856697286 (pbk.) |
| ISBN | 1856697282 (pbk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | NK4225 .P48 2012 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |