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Dictionaries & Handbooks 2008

10% discount for 2 books, 15% for 3, 20% for 5+

   Dictionaries

The Potter’s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques 

by Janet & Frank Hamer, 2004. RRP £45.00

Hardback 446 pages. 206 x 270 mm. 185 Colour & 98 B&W illustrations. – “Update of this comprehensive dictionary, covering all the terminology, materials and techniques for potters. It clearly and logically presents the potter with information on everything; the sources and character of materials, the behaviour of clays and glazes, forming methods and firing processes. New colour sections cover raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware and porcelain, including graphs and diagrams where helpful. In short, the essential explanation of everything in the ceramic world.”

Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery by Robert Fournier, 2000 RRP £19.99

Hardback 336 pages. 252 x 190 mm. 500 B&W illustrations. - “4th Edition of Fournier’s classic pottery dictionary, with articles on new trends such as paper clay,  print and mixed media, as well as material on decorative terminology.”  

Glazes

Clay and Glazes for the Potter by Daniel Rhodes, 1998 RRP £30.00

Hardback 376 pages. 260 x 180 mm. Illustrations. - “A classic book on clay and glazes, and the way in which all kinds of surface effects can be achieved.”

Glazes for the Craft Potter by Harry Fraser, 1999 RRP £14.99

Paperback 160 pages. 246 x 189 mm. 15 colour, 40 B&W, 30 line illustrations. – “Calculation of glaze composition and formulae, glaze preparation from initial crushing and grinding to the actual making of the glaze…the use of gums, binders, flocculation…the use of suspension agents…application methods and how to remedy faults…. And a new chapter on health and safety.”

Glazes and Glazing Techniques by Greg Daly, 1995 RRP £25.00

Hardback 144 pages. 280 x 210 mm. 153 colour illustrations. - “A straightforward empirical approach to glazes including how to develop glazes by trial and error, to understand the function of the materials, the oxides, and how the variations in application and firing can alter the final outcome. A guide to educate and inspire.”

(for more glaze books see the series below)

Ceramic Handbooks Series

The Potter’s Book of Glaze Recipes by Emmanuel Cooper, 2004 RRP £19.99

Hardback 208 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Full Colour illustrations. - “Probably the essential classic guide to glazes. A short introduction to glazes with basic instructions on making your own glazes, followed by a comprehensive collection of glaze recipes, giving a range of temperatures and variations on glazes. A very useful reference book.”

Ceramics with Mixed Media Clay by Joy Bosworth, 2007 RRP £14.99

Paperback 112 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 100 illustrations. – “ Examines the best methods of combining and fitting materials such as wood, metal, glass, plastic and resin to ceramics, and other materials such as recycled materials, feathers etc"

 

Clay for People with Special Needs by Claire Botterill, 2001 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 120 Colour illustrations. – “ A guide for working with people who have special needs – ranging from temporary to permanent, such as blindness, mental illnesses and personality problems. She discusses clays, techniques and the tools and equipment needed and explains which techniques are most suitable for various groups and how to modify methods and projects to suit particular cases.”

Coiling by Michael Hardy, 2006 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 100 colour illustrations. Expected July 2006.  -“One of the most versatile ceramic techniques. Pots and sculptural forms of enormous size and variety are made in this way.  This practical handbook fully explores the technique covering its history, material, tools and equipment. It looks at historical methods used and shows how today’s potters and sculptors have developed this technique.”

Book Jacket Colouring Clay by Jo Connell, 2007 RRP £14.99

Paperback 96 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Colour throughout. – “ Covers natural colour found in clays, adding colour using stains and oxides, methods of preparing clay and slips, and techniques of using coloured clay including marbling and agate"

Book Jacket Exploring Clay with Children by Mal Magson, Chris Utley, 2007 RRP £12.99

Paperback 72 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Illustrations throughout. – “ Covers 20 simple projects demonstrating all the basic forming methods, including how these projects can be related to specific teaching topics. Highly illustrated - a useful tool for any teacher or parent"

Glazes : Cone 6 by Mike Bailey, 2001 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 100 colour illustrations. – “Using middle-range temperatures to achieve stoneware qualities has advantages and disadvantages. The author details developments in firing at this temperature and discusses glazes (including special effects), brush on glazes, coloured slips, and glaze stains, including recipes.”

Handbuilding by Michael Hardy, 2006 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 100 + illustrations. Expected July 2006. - “Looking at traditional handbuilding methods of pinching, coiling, slab building and pressmoulding; and explaining in details how to use them. Techniques can be used to build much more complex forms than on a wheel; and so appeal to a wide range of artists who explore possibilities, push back the boundries and combine techniques to achieve some of the most exciting ceramics today.”

Large Scale Ceramics by Jim Robinson, 2005 RRP £14.99

Paperback 234 x 156 mm. 116 illustrations.  – “Special considerations include kiln size, assembling, weather-proofing and installation; and obtaining and handling commissions. Well illustrated with images from many parts of the world and the process of their construction, including examples of the authors work over a 20 year period.”

Mould Making by John Colclough, 1999 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 20 colour and 80 B&W illustrations.  - “Although primarily thought of as an industrial technique, artists in many fields are finding it a useful tool in creating their own works of art. This handbook explains how to make and use moulds of varying complexities, for both industrial and artistic use.”

Paper Clay by Rosette Gault, 2005 RRP £14.99

Paperback 155 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Colour illustrations throughout.  - “Paper clay is still a relatively new material and exciting developments are still being made. It is easy to use, much stronger and will take more abuse than normal clay. Extremely strong in the unfired state meaning changes and repairs can be made at almost every stage of the making process. A new chapter explores the possibilities of large scale work.” 

Porcelain by Jack Doherty, 2002 RRP £14.99

Paperback 112 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 80 Colour illustrations. – “Porcelain is prized for its delicacy, translucence, and whiteness, but is also the most difficult of clays to work with. This handbook looks at the history, suggests clays, making methods and surface treatments most suitable, and recommends firing schedules and recipes that can be used when working with porcelain.”

Raku by John Mathieson, 2005 RRP £14.99

Paperback. 234 x 156 mm. Illustrations.  - “This handbook discusses the clays and glazes that are suitable for this deservedly popular technique; as well as kilns, burners, and firing and post-firing techniques that are necessary for a successful Raku firing.”

Sculptural Materials in the Classroom by Peter Clough, 1998 RRP £14.99

    Paperback 96 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 80 B&W, 30 colour illustrations.  – “This guide is aimed at primary school teachers who want to use a range of 3D materials; covering wood, plaster of paris, clay, cardboard, plastics and wire. Subjects include equipment, storage considerations, making methods, glazes and safety measures."

Setting Up a Pottery Workshop by Alistair Young, 2006 RRP £14.99  

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Over 100 illustrations. Expected November 2006.

“This handbook is a guide to setting up a pottery workshop. It covers not only fundamental questions such as types of premises, design and layout of the workshop, equipment and materials, and how to make simple tools, but also questions of marketing and promotion, legal considerations and finance. “

Single Firing – the Pros & Cons by Fran Tristram, 1996 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 20 colour, 80 B&W illustrations.  – “Most ceramic courses recommend the multiple firing of pieces. This was not always the case and this handbook explains how this change came about; and discussed the pros and cons of using single firing and dispels many of the myths that have arisen about it.”   

Slipcasting by Sasha Wardell, 2007 RRP £14.99

Paperback 144 pages. 234 x 156 mm. Over 100 illustrations. - "Sasha gives the reader a thorough grounding in all aspects of mould making and slipcasting for the studio workshop, with examples of international artists to illustrate the breadth and versatility of the work that can be created"

Stoneware by Richard Dewar, 2002 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 80 colour illustrations.  – “High firing can achieve qualities and finishes that appeal to many potters. However, firing clay at temperatures of about 1300oC imposes demands on the clay, glazes and kilns that do not occur at lower temperatures. This handbook discusses the considerations to be taken into account when working at these temperatures.”

The Alternative Kiln by Ian Gregory, 2005 RRP £14.99

Paperback 96 pages. 234 x 156 mm. 100 colour illustrations.  – “Designed as a follow-up, offering radical new ideas and different approaches. Not a complete guide to building kilns, instead it provides some basic essential guidelines for the beginner, along with many images of a variety of types of kiln to give a fresh look at kiln building. Minimal text and great images to give new insights.”

Throwing Pots by Phil Rogers, 2007 RRP £14.99

Paperback 128 pages. 234 x 156 mm. colour illustrations throughout.  – “Phil takes the reader through the basic principles with step by step illustrations, demonstrating a wide range of pots - from bowls to teapots including tops and spouts. Encouraging the development of your own style as well as looking at other artists styles"

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