The Craft and Art of Clay

by Susan Peterson, Jan Peterson

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Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, this book contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of all ceramic techniques to guide the beginner, as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from international potters. For the more experienced ceramist, there is a wealth of technical detail on glaze formulas and temperature conversions which make the book an ideal reference. -- Book description.

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This is a comprehensive guide to modern ceramics, with step-by-step illustrations of ceramic techniques and inspirational ceramic pieces from contemporary potters from around the world. Includes profiles of key ceramists who have influenced the field, new material on marketing ceramics on the internet, and added coverage of paperclays, using gold, and alternative glazes.

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Manual completo que abarca el modelado y las técnicas de molde, además del reconocimiento del gran potencial artístico del trabajo con barro. Una obra adecuada para principiantes y ceramistas experimentados. Con una breve historia de la ceramica

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