The Craft and Art of Clay : A Complete Potter's Handbook

by Susan Peterson

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.

Genres: Art, Nonfiction, Reference

432 pages, Paperback

First published October 1, 1991

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Reviews

[Beka · Rating 5 out of 5]

Best clay book I've read yet

[Amanda · Rating 5 out of 5]

must have for anyone interested in ceramics!

[Carly · Rating 4 out of 5]

A must have for the professional ceramist. I use it mainly as a good reference source for ceramic materials.

[wixlet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have an earlier, softcover version, and I'm very interested to see what has been added. An invaluable resource.

[Elsie]

This book taught me more than my ceramics professor did. I'm not sure if that is more of a statement on my ceramics professor or the book though.