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Informationen zum Autor Dan Rhode Klappentext Introducing Pottery offers a complete course in pottery, explaining everything you need to know in order to get started, and beyond. It will help develop beginning ceramic artists' skills, and guide them through to a greater level of confidence and competence in this craft. Inside is included everything from where clay is found and how it is made, to preparation for use and an in-depth description of the methods of making (including throwing, slabs and coiling). Additionally, there is information on how to mix glazes, glaze technology, different types of kilns and what happens during a firing. Introducing Pottery clearly and logically covers all the essentials of making pots and sculptures in clay, enabling the beginner to get set up and get going in a productive way. It is structured in an easy format that follows the whole process from start to finish using clear step-by-step images to help guide the reader throughout. This book will help to guide the reader from total beginner to a more confident and productive artist, making sure the total experience is an enjoyable one! Vorwort This book is aimed at the beginner through to intermediate level offering a complete course in pottery. The book is structured in an easy way following the whole process from start to finish, and using clear step-by-step images to help guide the reader throughout. Zusammenfassung This book is aimed at the beginner through to intermediate leveloffering a complete course in pottery. The book is structured in an easy way following thewhole process from start to finish, and using clear step-by-step imagesto help guide the reader throughout. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgements 4Introduction 61 Ceramic History 82 Clay: Geology, Chemistry and Clay Bodies 163 Methods of Working 284 Heatwork and Firing Clay 685 Glazes: Components, Chemistry and Fired Characteristics 746 Mixing Glazes and Improving Performance 847 Decorating Techniques 948 Correcting Glaze Faults 1069 Glaze Formulation 11210 Firing Kilns 12211 Getting Started as an Artist 140APPENDICES Technical Information 150Cone Table and Firing Schedules 154Studio Safety and Environmental Health 155US and UK Ceramic Terminology Equivalents 156Recipes 157Bibliography 158Suppliers 158Glossary 159Index 160...
