Complete Potter : The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists by Steve Mattison (2003, Trade Paperback)

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Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, The Complete Potter takes readers through every phase of the potter�s craft, from clay to kiln.

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PublisherBES Publishing
ISBN-100764122592
ISBN-139780764122590
eBay Product ID (ePID)2394387

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Book TitleComplete Potter : The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists
Number of Pages224 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicPottery & Ceramics
Publication Year2003
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorSteve Mattison
FormatTrade Paperback

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Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight29.7 Oz
Item Length10.5 in
Item Width7.5 in

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Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2001-099141
Dewey Edition21
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Decimal738.1/4
SynopsisThis book offers something for everybody interested in pottery! Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Experienced potters will find new ideas for designing and decorating virtually every type of ware. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos,The Complete Pottertakes readers through every phase of the potter’s craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain: Clays: their different types and uses Types of ware: terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, raku, and others Design: how to draw and plan a piece before making it The basic processes: clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter’s wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more Decoration: creating surface textures, using slips, glazes, pigments, and more Materials and pigments for decorating: what they’re made of and how to use them Kilns and firings: kiln types, temperature controls, and more Tools and equipment: from hand tools to semi-industrial equipment Health and safety: a complete guide This handsome and instructive volume also shows examples of work by some of the world’s leading ceramicists, with information on how they achieve their fine results. Here is a book that lives up to its title: it is trulyThe Complete Potter., This book offers something for everybody interested in pottery! Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Experienced potters will find new ideas for designing and decorating virtually every type of ware. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, The Complete Potter takes readers through every phase of the potter�s craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain: Clays: their different types and uses Types of ware: terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, raku, and others Design: how to draw and plan a piece before making it The basic processes: clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter�s wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more Decoration: creating surface textures, using slips, glazes, pigments, and more Materials and pigments for decorating: what they�re made of and how to use them Kilns and firings: kiln types, temperature controls, and more Tools and equipment: from hand tools to semi-industrial equipment Health and safety: a complete guide This handsome and instructive volume also shows examples of work by some of the world�s leading ceramicists, with information on how they achieve their fine results. Here is a book that lives up to its title: it is truly The Complete Potter ., Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, "The Complete Potter" takes those interested in learning pottery through every phase of the craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain clays, design, clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter's wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more., This book offers something for everybody interested in pottery Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Experienced potters will find new ideas for designing and decorating virtually every type of ware. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, The Complete Potter takes readers through every phase of the potter 1/2s craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain: Clays: their different types and uses Types of ware: terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, raku, and others Design: how to draw and plan a piece before making it The basic processes: clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter 1/2s wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more Decoration: creating surface textures, using slips, glazes, pigments, and more Materials and pigments for decorating: what they 1/2re made of and how to use them Kilns and firings: kiln types, temperature controls, and more Tools and equipment: from hand tools to semi-industrial equipment Health and safety: a complete guide This handsome and instructive volume also shows examples of work by some of the world 1/2s leading ceramicists, with information on how they achieve their fine results. Here is a book that lives up to its title: it is truly The Complete Potter .
LC Classification NumberTT920.M3823 2003

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  • Complete Potter pretty complete

    Very good reference book for me, as a beginner.

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  • It's okay for ceramics students.

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