Clay and Glazes for the Potter

Of biblical value What you should consider: Do I want usable information to persue development or do I want a picture book? This book has been the fundamental basis for glaze development since its publication with only small variations in 9 printings, the most recent was a section added on crystaline glazes. This book is NOT a picture book. This book is NOT a recipe book. It is a s. "Disappointed" according to Ron Stafford. Just received the book and was a bit disappointed. Did not realize it was republished. Some of the pages look as though they have been copied from another book as there is copied underlining on the pages. There is no information on which edition this book is or if the information has been updated since its first publication. I am using this book for a Glaze Formul. J. Lipoti said Seminal work on how clay and glazes are formulated. If you are a potter, and are interested in the "why" of things, you need to read this book. It contains many scientific answers to those "why" questions, and provides some formulas for "how" to make your own glazes that perform in a consistent manner. It is easy to throw ingredients together and hope for the best. But it is through scientific formulation and dedic

DANIEL RHODES is Archaeologist at the National Trust for Scotland. He has worked as a professional archaeologist in Ireland, Iceland, and East Africa.

About the Author DANIEL RHODES is Archaeologist at the National Trust for Scotland. He has worked as a professional archaeologist in Ireland, Iceland, and East Africa.

Profusely Illustrated, with photos by the author. A book for the potter, student, teacher, designer, collector or industrial ceramist who wishes to know more about the materials of the craft of pottery, and the ways in which the many varied colors and textures in ceramics can be achieved. This is a practical book, and the facts about clays and glazes and the principles governing their use are clearly described in easy-to-understand form. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition Software. Full facsimile of the original edition. 2015 Reprint of 1957 Edition. Fully discus