The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Frank Hamer (English) Har

Description: The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Frank Hamer, Janet Hamer The Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques is an authoritative survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Now available in its sixth edition, The Potters 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 potters 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 Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques will continue to serve as the authority on all things ceramic. Author Biography 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. Promotional "Headline" The Potters Dictionary of Materials and Techniques is an authoritative survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. Details ISBN0812247922 Author Janet Hamer Short Title POTTERS DICT OF MATERIALS & TE Publisher University of Pennsylvania Press Language English Edition 6th ISBN-10 0812247922 ISBN-13 9780812247923 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2015 Pages 496 Imprint University of Pennsylvania Press Place of Publication Pennsylvania Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2015-12-01 NZ Release Date 2015-12-01 US Release Date 2015-12-01 UK Release Date 2015-12-01 Edition Description 6th Revised edition Publication Date 2015-12-01 DEWEY 738.03 Illustrations color Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:96069900;

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