The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

Now available in its sixth edition, The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents a comprehensive survey...
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Author: Frank Hamer
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Language: English
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The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Hamer, Frank

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

CHF 77.47

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

CHF 77.47
Author: Frank Hamer
Format: Hardcover
Language: English

Now available in its sixth edition, The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents a comprehensive survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as the potter's bible. Professional potters, beginners, students, and collectors will find authoritative information clearly and logically presented.

Frank and Janet Hamer explain the sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and glaze construction. In addition to brief outlines and detailed articles with cross references to illustrations, color photographs illustrate glaze effects and surfaces featured in the work of inventive, contemporary potters. The varied techniques of Raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware, and porcelain are also presented.

This new edition features over 500 full-color photographs and illustrations. With more than 300 diagrams to clarify everything in the ceramic world, in its sixth edition The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques will continue to serve as the authority on all things ceramic.

Author: Frank Hamer, Janet Hamer
Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press
Published: 12/01/2015
Pages: 496
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 4.35lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.40w x 1.60d
ISBN: 9780812247923


Review Citation(s):
Choice 10/01/2016

About the Author
Frank Hamer and Janet Hamer operate their own workshops in rural Wales. They have been making, teaching, and writing about ceramics for more than fifty years.

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