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The Potter's Manual: Complete, practical-essential reference for all potters

The Potter's Manual: Complete, practical-essential reference for all potters

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The Potter's Manual: Complete, practical-essential reference for all potters

by Clark, Kenneth

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ISBN 10
0356093875
ISBN 13
9780356093871
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MacDonald & Co, London, 1983. First Edition. Hardcover (Printed Boards). Very Good Condition/Very Good. 208 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. Dust Jacket is in very good condition, without tears or chips or other damage. Previous owner's signature in ink. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. This book is available and will be shipped within two business days. All items are tracked and details are available on request.. In this comprehensive guide to pottery Kenneth Clark explains with the help of practical and informative text together with step-by-step illustrations and examples of finished work the various aspects of pottery. These include techniques of wedge making, pinching, coiling, slab building, throwing, joining, moulding and turning. In addition Clark gives full details on techniques of decoration, tools and equipment, kilns and firing, glazes, pigments and stains finishing with a full glossary. He also suggests ways in which potters can extend their techniques of production to meet the needs of changing markets and conditions, whilst trying to keep a balance between the work of the artist innovator and the production potter or ceramicist. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: Crafts & Hobbies; Britain/UK; ISBN: 0356093875. ISBN/EAN: 9780356093871. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 8352. . 9780356093871

Synopsis

An essential reference for all aspiring potters of whatever level of experience... As well as practical demonstrations of all the various pottery techniques, the book also offers invaluable advice on the aesthetics of pottery, showing how and what makes an effective design and what decorative techniques best suit it.

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Bookseller
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Bookseller's Inventory #
8352
Title
The Potter's Manual: Complete, practical-essential reference for all potters
Author
Clark, Kenneth
Format/Binding
Hardcover (Printed Boards)
Book Condition
Used - Very Good Condition
Jacket Condition
Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Edition
First Edition
Binding
Hardcover
ISBN 10
0356093875
ISBN 13
9780356093871
Publisher
MacDonald & Co
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1983
Keywords
BZDB137 Pottery craft, Pottery Making, Crafts & Hobbies; Britain/UK; ISBN: 0356093875 EAN: 9780356093871 Clark, Kenneth The Potter's Manual: Complete, practical-essential reference for all potters

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