- Paperback: 224 pages
- Publisher: Barron's Educational Series; New title edition (April 2003)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0764122592
- ISBN-13: 978-0764122590
- Product Dimensions: 26.6 x 19.3 x 1.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 2,140,144 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book offers something for everybody interested in pottery Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Experienced potters will find new ideas for designing and decorating virtually every type of ware. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, "The Complete Potter" takes readers through every phase of the potteras craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain: Clays: their different types and usesTypes of ware: terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, raku, and othersDesign: how to draw and plan a piece before making itThe basic processes: clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potteras wheel, using molds, tile-making, and moreDecoration: creating surface textures, using slips, glazes, pigments, and moreMaterials and pigments for decorating: what theyare made of and how to use themKilns and firings: kiln types, temperature controls, and moreTools and equipment: from hand tools to semi-industrial equipmentHealth and safety: a complete guideThis handsome and instructive volume also shows examples of work by some of the worldas leading ceramicists, with information on how they achieve their fine results. Here is a book that lives up to its title: it is truly "The Complete Potter,"
About the Author
Steven Matheson has been a professional ceramic artist for nearly 20 years, specialising in wood-fired, salt-glazed and raku. Since the early 1980's he has been a teacher of art and design in several universities and colleges and the Budapest University of Arts and Crafts. He is the International Co-ordinator for the International Ceramic Studio in Kecskernet in Hungary and is one of the founders of the International Ceramics Festival in Wales, Europe's premier ceramics event. Steven's work is represented in many museums and private collections throughout Europe and the US and he has contributed to several magazines and books.
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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent potter's book,
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This review is from: The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for all Potters and Ceramicists (Paperback)
Here is a book that will not fail to satisfy. As a potter, I have read many books on the subject and if you only intend to buy one book on the subject, this would be a good one to buy.
It is beautifully presented, packed full of useful information and well illustrated with examples of work from some of the best in their field. It not only looks good, but it comes up with the goods. It is indeed a complete reference, a definitive guide taking you through all the processes from choosing clay to the finished product whether you wish to make pots by hand or throw them on a wheel. I believe beginners and experienced potters alike will find this mine of information of use. Learn how to pinch, coil and slab-build. See how to throw a teapot, how to create large structures and how to use or create moulds. Find out how to furnish a studio and what equipment to buy. This easy to follow, how-to-guide covers many types of surface decoration techniques that are good to have on hand. The practical information is backed up by design ideas and inspiration. This beautiful and well-thought out book really is my favourite book on pottery. It is very favourably priced too.
41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:
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My ceramic bible!!,
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This review is from: The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists (Paperback)
This book has an incredible amount of information ranging from tools, basic techniques to alternative firing and kilns. This book has been so helpful to me as a student focusing on experimental work and new methods of decorating and gets your imagination going and motivation to create a new piece day in day out. I would recommend this book to new students and professionals alike. It is so good my university tutor looked through it and bought one of her own!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Excellent resource,
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This review is from: The Complete Potter: The Complete Reference to Tools, Materials and Techniques for All Potters and Ceramicists (Paperback)
The last time I worked with clay was when I was a student at Art college back in the 1970s.
Since then I have been more involved with photography and computers, so the chance to get back to something 'hands on' was welcome. This book is an excellent starting point for anyone who who is new to pottery, and I suspect that it will also be useful as a reference book for the more experienced worker. It is very clearly organised, with excellent photographs and is full of useful information. I'll report back in about 6 months when I have had the chance to put some of the information into practise.
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