Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook (Paperback)

~ (Author), Richard Burkett (Author)

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Product Description

This classic handbook introduces students to the fundamentals of the ceramic arts, beginning with a comprehensive history of ceramic materials, techniques, and practices up to the present day and then moving to a detailed presentation of ceramic techniques from the most basic to the complex. This new edition has been thoroughly updated throughout to incorporate the many new resources and materials available to ceramists as well as the most current techniques and technical and safety information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 439 pages
• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing; 6 edition (November 20, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0030289378
• ISBN-13: 978-0030289378
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 8 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #530,292 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book for beginners as well as seasoned ceramicists, January 6, 2002

By	August West - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ceramics a Potters Handbook (Paperback)

A wealth of knowledge can be found in this timeless book that covers all the major aspects of ceramics.

For the novice, it covers the the world's history of ceramics. Discusses clay and glaze compositions and gives step
by step explanations of the various techniques from wheel throwing to hand building to making plaster molds for
slip casting.

For the advanced ceramist, there is good information of various kilns and their construction. It offers analysis of
several major clays, frits, and feldspars as well as other useful reference tables including some recipes for
glazes from low fire to high fire.

I first bought the book in '82 as a college freshman and it has proven a valuable aid ever since. It is on the top of
my "required reading" list for anyone interested in getting involved with studio ceramics.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!, August 4, 2008

By	Phoenix - See all my reviews

One of my all-time favorite references. I really love this book. It was a "suggested reading" in my pottery class, and I am very glad I purchased it. I'm an artist that is just as much about researching and understanding as I am about the actual doing and studio side of my work. This book is a treat and I highly recommend it.

5.0 out of 5 stars Pottery, July 4, 2009

By	C. Barrow "new clayer" (Rockport Tx) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook (Hardcover)

Great condition and most helpful for my university pottery class. No reason to purchase university book store prices when you can find your books here.