Ceramics for the Artist Potter

Norton, Frederick

ISBN 10: 0201053004 ISBN 13: 9780201053005

Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co, 1956

Synopsis

Includes forming by hand, by wheel, casting and pressing, finishing, drying, biscuit firing, and more including history, with molds and glazes, temperature assessment, control of shrinkage, warpage and cracking,"There seems to be a need for a book which explains the why as well as the how of doing things in terms simple enough for the beginner to understand, and yet complete enough to be of help to the teacher and the advanced potter." [from Introduction]. Contains chapters on forming, finishing, drying, firing, glazing, plaster work and mold making , with even a chapter on the history of pottery-making. 320 pgs including index with numerous black and white illustrations and photographs;

About this edition

• Publisher: Addison-Wesley Pub Co
• Publication date: 1956
• ISBN 10: 0201053004
• ISBN 13: 9780201053005
• Binding: Textbook Binding