Notes On Pottery Clays: The Distribution, Properties, Uses And Analyses Of Ball Clays, China Clays And China Stone

""Notes On Pottery Clays"" by James Fairie is a comprehensive guide to the different types of clays used in pottery. The book covers the distribution, properties, uses, and analyses of ball clays, china clays, and china stone. It provides a detailed overview of the geological formations that produce these clays, as well as their physical and chemical properties. The book also includes information on the various uses of these clays in pottery, including their role in glazes, slips, and bodies. Additionally, the author provides detailed instructions on how to analyze these clays, including methods for determining their plasticity, particle size, and mineral content. This book is an essential resource for potters, ceramic artists, and anyone interested in the science behind pottery clays.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.