The Potter's Dictionary - Of Materials and Techniques

The Potter''s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques provides a comprehensive guide to the tools, materials and techniques of ceramic art. Structured in an accessible A-Z format, and packed with full-colour illustrations and sound, practical explanations, this reference work is widely known as ''the potter''s bible''. The 6th edition of this classic text has been thoroughly updated, with new entries on topics ranging from aerogel to smoke crackle, and from teabowls to 3D printing, as well as many revised and updated entries. The Dictionary also includes useful technical and resource information. For the first time, the book is presented in full colour, with images showing ceramics material, processes and products.A must-have resource for every potter''s studio, workshop or bookshelf, The Potter''s Dictionary is the essential companion for anyone working in clay.>

About the author

Frank Hamer was a well-known potter, based in the UK. He and his wife Janet were recipients of lifetime achievement awards for their ceramic work.

They were both founder members of the South Wales Potters Group, and Frank was a frequent contributor to numerous ceramic journals.

Product details

• Authors: Frank Hamer, Janet Hamer, Hamer Frank, Hamer Janet
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Academic
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 27.06.2024
• EAN: 9781789943641
• ISBN: 978-1-78994-364-1
• No. of pages: 496
• Dimensions: 214 mm x 276 mm x 38 mm
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