This book is a comprehensive work of considerable magnitude which clearly and logically presents the potter with information on the sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and glaze construction, together with explanations of terminology and historical development. 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 he requires 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 easy-to-follow diagrams and line drawings. For the first time, the potter has easy access in one volume to a vast range of information, couched in non-technical language and with copious explanatory illustrations - there are nearly 300 line drawings and nearly as many photographs. 349 pages including an appendix of numerous tables needed by every serious potter.

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Frank Hamer (1975-05-03)

Hamer, Frank

Reference

Pitman Publishing Corporation

Book by Hamer, Frank, Hamer, Janet

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

Hamer, Janet

Univ of Pennsylvania Pr

Now available in its fifth edition, The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents a comprehensive survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as "the potter's bible." Professional potters, beginners, students, and collectors will find authoritative information clearly and logically presented.
Frank and Janet Hamer explain the sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and glaze construction. In addition to brief outlines and detailed articles with cross references to illustrations, color photographs illustrate glaze effects and surfaces featured in the work of inventive, contemporary potters. The varied techniques of Raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware, and porcelain are also presented in a new color section.
This new edition has been updated to include auto-reduction, crystalline glazes, insulation, stains, and specialized firing and fuming techniques. With upwards of 800 illustrations to clarify everything in the ceramic world, in its fifth edition The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques will continue to serve as the authority on all things ceramic.

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, Fifth Edition

Arts & Photography

Sculpture

University of Pennsylvania Press

Now available in its sixth edition, The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques presents a comprehensive survey of all aspects of making ceramics for craft potters and ceramic artists. With its sound, practical explanations of ceramic processes, this indispensable reference book has gained a reputation as "the potter's bible." Professional potters, beginners, students, and collectors will find authoritative information clearly and logically presented.
Frank and Janet Hamer explain the sources and character of materials, the behavior of clays and glaze minerals during forming and firing processes, forming methods, and glaze construction. In addition to brief outlines and detailed articles with cross references to illustrations, color photographs illustrate glaze effects and surfaces featured in the work of inventive, contemporary potters. The varied techniques of Raku, maiolica, crystalline glazes, salt and soda, stoneware, and porcelain are also presented.
This new edition features over 500 full-color photographs and illustrations. With more than 300 diagrams to clarify everything in the ceramic world, in its sixth edition The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques will continue to serve as the authority on all things ceramic.

Crafts, Hobbies & Home

Crafts & Hobbies

Clays (Ceramic skillbooks)

Watson-Guptill Publications

Hardcover: 349 pages Publisher: Watson-Guptill Publications; First Edition edition (1975) Language: English ISBN-10: 0823042103 ISBN-13: 978-0823042104 Package Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.6 x 1.7 inches Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds

Watson-Guptil

A comprehensive, cross-referenced guide, providing information on the materials, techniques, tools, terminology, processes, and phenomena of pottery and ceramics

Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

Watson/Guptill

The Potters Dictionary: Of Materials and Techniques provides a comprehensive guide to the tools, materials and techniques of ceramic art. Structured in an accessible A-Z format, and packed with full colour illustrations and sound, practical explanations, this reference work is widely known as 'the potter's bible'. 
The 6th edition of this classic text has been thoroughly updated, with 32 new entries on topics ranging from aerogel to smoke crackle, and from teabowls to 3D printing, and 156 revised and updated entries. The Dictionary also includes useful technical and resource information. For the first time, the book is presented in full colour, with images showing ceramics' material, processes and products.
A must-have resource for every potter's studio, workshop or bookshelf, The Potter's Dictionary is the essential companion for anyone working in clay.

The Potter's Dictionary: Of Materials and Techniques

Bloomsbury Academic

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The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques by Frank Hamer (1975-05-03)

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, Fifth Edition

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

Clays (Ceramic skillbooks)

The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques

The Potter's Dictionary: Of Materials and Techniques