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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherSterling Publishing Co., Inc.
ISBN-100806963077
ISBN-139780806963075
eBay Product ID (ePID)1049117
Product Key Features
Book TitlePractical Solutions for Potter`s : Your Top 465 Questions with Thousands of Practical Solutions
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year1998
TopicPottery & Ceramics
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorEmmanuel Cooper, Gill Bliss
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight37.5 Oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN98-048456
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal738
SynopsisWhy is your pot misshapen? Why do the handles break off? How do you bring old, dried-out clay back to life? Get an expert's tried and true answers to the most common questions potters ask about their craft. Here are just a few: * How do I choose the equipment for my needs, and check, repair, and replace elements? * What are the secrets of rolling clay out smoothly and spraying glazes? * Which methods work best for reducing clay shrinkage, preparing clay for storage, and mixing clay to the right consistency? * Are there easy-to-make recipes for grog, slip, and colored pastes? * Can anything stop my pots from cracking? * Which is the right clay for the right project? * Why do my sculptures explode in the kiln, and will hollowing them out help? * If I fire my parts separately, what is the best way to reattach them? With thousands of practical solutions to try out, you'll find just the help you're looking for! 192 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 11.