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The Potter'S Dictionary Of Materials And Techniques,New
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This Dictionary Is Established As The Indispensable Reference Book For All Makers In Ceramics, Both Craft Potters And Ceramic Artists. Professional Potters, Beginners, Students And Teachers Will Find Comprehensive Information Clearly And Logically Presented. It Explains The Sources And Character Of Materials, The Behaviour Of Clays And Glaze Minerals During Forming And Firing Processes, Forming Methods And Glaze Construction, Together With Explanations Of Terminology And Historical Developments. A Wide Range Of Specialized Ways Of Making, Which Potters Are Today Exploring, Is Illustrated And Described. The Dictionary'S Special Feature Is That It Is Set Out As An Index Of Key Words And Phrases, Giving The Reader Quick Access To As Much, Or As Little, Information As Is Required On Any Particular Topic. Under Each Heading Is A Simple Definition, Usually Followed By A Short Explanation; A Detailed Article Often Follows In Which Technical Points Are Lucidly Explained In Simple Language And With Easytofollow Diagrams And Line Drawings. Colour Photographs Illustrate Glaze Effects And Characteristics. The Fourth Edition Has Been Completely Revised, Expanded And Updated. In Response To Fresh Research And Experiment, New Articles Give Thorough Coverage Of Soda Firing, Paper Clay, Fuming, Printing, Computer Glaze Calculations, And Crystalline Glazes. In Line With Current Scientific Teaching A Revised Potter'S Periodic Table Is Presented, Correct Chemical Terminology Is Used, And Weights And Measures Are Metricated With Conversion Tables For Reference.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques' about? A: This dictionary is a comprehensive reference for ceramics, covering materials, clays, glaze behavior, forming methods, and terminology for both novice and experienced potters.
- Q: Who is the author of this dictionary? A: The author of 'The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques' is Frank Hamer.
- Q: What is the edition and when was it published? A: This is the fourth edition of the dictionary, published on January 1, 1997.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 416 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, it is designed for all makers in ceramics, including beginners, students, and teachers, providing clear and logical information.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: Does the dictionary include illustrations? A: Yes, it includes easy-to-follow diagrams, line drawings, and color photographs to illustrate glaze effects and characteristics.
- Q: What topics are covered in the new articles of the fourth edition? A: New articles cover topics such as Soda firing, Paper clay, Fuming, Printing, Computer glaze calculations, and Crystalline glazes.
- Q: Is there a section that helps with understanding technical terms? A: Yes, the dictionary is organized as an index of key words and phrases, providing quick access to definitions and explanations.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The book is listed as 'Used Book in Good Condition'.