It is of fundamental importance for the potter to have a sound working knowledge and understanding of the many materials now available. This text sets out the qualities of these various raw materials and the principles on which mixtures may be compounded. These sections include clay, firing, glaze, slip, colouring pigments; testing and safety in the use of materials.
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359 b&w photographs, 4 colour plates, index
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Höhe: 254 mm
Breite: 191 mm
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ISBN-13
978-0-7134-4695-1 (9780713446951)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
Part 1 - clay: Part 2 - firing: Part 3 - glaze: Part 4 - slip: Part 5 - colouring materials: Part 6 - testing: Part 7 - sound practice in the use of materials - health and safety.
