Clay and Glazes for the Potter

by Rhodes, Daniel

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Radnor, Pennsylvania: Chilton Book Co, 1973. From Ceramics Monthly: Clay and Glazes for the Potter is two complete books in one! Clay includes all fundamental details (origin, chemical and physical nature, types, preparing, drying, firing, etc.) and also practical information on formulating, blending, adjusting colors, textures, earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, etc., with recipes. Glazes are also covered completely: Basic theory and fundamentals, originating and calculating recipes, frits, textures, colors, blending, application, firing, flaws, cures, reduction firing, special glazes and effects - and much more. It is all in non-technical language. A must for every hobby-craftsman, student, teacher and potter. 330 pages including a bibliography and index. Well-illustrated in black and white with 8 pages of color plates. Tan cloth cover, the jacket has a 1/2" tear at the top back; it is in a protective cover.. ISBN: 0801956331. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. POTTERY CRAFTS HOBBIES CERAMICS CLAY GLAZES PROJECTS NON-FICTION.