This classic studio handbook offers coplete coverage of the art and technology of ceramics for the beginning and intermediate student. Provides an emphasis on safety precautions, more than 150 illustrations, and coverage of more advanced forming techniques. Its photo-essay format illustrates step-by-step instructions for handbuilding and wheel techniques. Includes a chapter on career guidance for advanced students.
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A great book for beginners as well as seasoned ceramicists
6 Jan 2002
By August West
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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.
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Great Book for students
29 April 2009
By Louis Katz
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Format:Paperback
I use this book with my beginning students. It is rare that I read a ceramics book and find no significant problems. It is well written and full of information and good illustrations. I recommend it highly.
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Epiphany and resurrection of an venerable important text
29 Mar 2009
By Paul
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I have 3 (including editions 1 & 5) of this ground breaking text by Glen C Nelson. It seems the driving force behind this new and spectacular presentation of edition 6 is Richard Burkett. His fingerprints are all over the glaze section among others. This volume is a MUST HAVE AT ALL COSTS for any novice and master potter alike. I now have a new "Bible" for my studio. Special thanks to Glen Nelson who has inspired millions of us with his dynamite dedication to teaching and setting a stellar height of perfection to our craft. He is a living legend in my mind and soul.
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