Craft and Art of Clay: A Complete Potter's Handbook (4th Edition) - Softcover

Peterson, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1856693546 ISBN 13: 9781856693547

Publisher: Laurence King Publishing, 2003

Synopsis

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of various ceramic techniques to guide the beginner as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on things like glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. To quote one review: "...I am a studio potter and would not be without it." The fourth edition has been updated to include profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics including using the internet, more on the use of computers, added coverage of paperclays, using gold and alternative glazes.

About this title

About the Author

Susan Peterson is Professor Emerita of Ceramics at Hunter College and is a practising ceramist whose work has been exhibited throughout the world. Her numerous books on ceramics include Working with Clay, Contemporary Ceramics, and Jun Kaneko. Jan Peterson is a high school and college ceramic teacher, ceramic artist and jeweller.

Edition details

• Publisher: Laurence King Publishing
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1856693546
• ISBN 13: 9781856693547
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 432