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The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents an authoritative survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as "The Potter's Bible." Professional potters, beginners, teachers, students, collectors and gallery directors will find comprehensive information clearly and logically presented.
Frank and Janet Hamer explain the sources and character of materials, the behaviour of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods and glaze construction. Topics are listed alphabetically. Each is given a brief outline, followed by a detailed article with cross references to illustrations and wider coverage via related subjects. Technical points are lucidly explained in simple language with clear diagrams and line drawings.
Colour photographs illustrate glaze effects and surfaces featured in the work of today’s inventive and skilful potters. The varied techniques of ware – raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware and porcelain – are also presented in a new colour section in an original format.
Recent research has added many entries while existing topics, including autoreduction, crystalline glazes, insulation, stains and specialised firing and fuming techniques, have been brought up to date. This new fifth edition has 437 pages, 82 colour plates, 425 black and white photographs and over 300 charts and diagrams to clarify everything in the ceramic world.
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