The Potter's Manual (Hardcopy) Complete, Practical Essential Reference for All Potters. by Kenneth Clark

by Kenneth Clark

In this comprehensive guide to pottery Kenneth Clark explains, with the help of practical and informative text together with step-by-step illustrations and examples of finished work, the various aspects of pottery. These include techniques of wedge making, pinching, coiling, slab building, throwing, joining, moulding and turning. In addition Clark gives full details on techniques of decoration, tools and equipment, kilns and firing, glazes, pigments and stains finishing with a full glossary. He also suggests ways in which potters can extend their techniques of production to meet the needs of changing markets and conditions, whilst trying to keep a balance between the work of the artist innovator and the production potter or ceramicist.

Genres: Crafts, Art

Hardcover

First published January 1, 1983

About the author

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Kenneth Inman Carr Clark was a New Zealand-born British ceramicist, best known for his decorative tiles.

Reviews

[Linda · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book