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The Potter's Dictionary

Autor Frank Hamer
en Limba Engleză Hardback – 18 noi 2015
The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniquesprovides 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 new entries on topics ranging from aerogel to smoke crackle, and from teabowls to 3D printing, as well as many revised and updated entries. TheDictionaryalso 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 Dictionaryis the essential companion for anyone working in clay.
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Specificații

ISBN-13: 9781408184196
ISBN-10: 1408184192
Pagini: 528
Ilustrații: 597 colour illus, 275 bw diagrams
Dimensiuni: 205 x 270 x 40 mm
Greutate: 2.03 kg
Ediția:6 Rev ed.
Editura: Bloomsbury Publishing
Colecția Bloomsbury Academic
Locul publicării:London, United Kingdom

Caracteristici

Frank and Janet Hamer are leading figures in the pottery world, with many years' experience of building kilns, making and selling ceramics, teaching and writing about ceramics.

Notă biografică

Frank and Janet Hamerhave been making, teaching and writing about ceramics for over 60 years. Their joint knowledge, experience and energy are evident in all areas of their work and ceramics practice. They have jointly authored books and articles, shared studios and fired kilns, four of which they designed and built together.They have taught hundreds of students and helped to found a pottery society that is now 50 years old. They have produced and sold thousands of pots and ceramic sculptures. Janet sadly died in 2014, and Frank has completed work on the new edition ofThe Potter's Dictionary.

Cuprins

Image CreditsList Of Colour PlatesPrefaceAcknowledgementsStandard AbbreviationsA Note On NomenclatureAlphabetical EntriesPostscript By David LivingstoneAppendix Of Tables1.Standard Abbreviations2.Simplified Ultimate Analyses of Vegetable Ashes And Bone Ash3.Simplified Ultimate Analyses of Some Common Materials4.Harrison Pyrometric Cones5.Harrison Minibars6.Orton Pyrometric Cones, Large and Self-Supporting7.Orton Pyrometric Cones, Small and Bars8.Seger Pyrometric Cones9.Bullers Bars10-16. Tables Concerning Densities and Contents of Suspensions17.Elements18.Capacity Equivalents19.Slop Weight Equivalents20.Weight Equivalents21.Length Equivalents22.Capacity Factors23.Density Factors24.Dry Weight Factors25.Oxide Effect on Surface Tension26.Thermal Expansion And Contraction27.Acceptable Limits for Unity Formulae of Glazes28.Mohs' Scale of Hardness29.Effective Ranges of Glaze Oxides30.Mineral Constants31.Incandescence32.Conversion of Temperatures33.Temperature Equivalents34.Valency35.Atomic to Visible Particle Sizes Compared with Wavelengths of Electromagnetic Radiation36.Periodic Table of Elements37a. Potter's Periodic Table37b. Potter's Periodic Table - Alkaline/Acidic Oxides38.Alternative Oxide Names39.Analyses of Some Insulating Refractories40.Energy Equivalents41.Pressure Equivalents42.Mesh Sizes43.Conversion ScalesBibliographyAppendix of SuppliersAppendix of Addresses for Standards and SafetyGreen AddressesAppendix of Internet Resources for PottersRecipe Appendix

Recenzii

This latest edition is justifiably called "the potter's bible", as it is the definitive, technical and scientific tome for all ceramicists working with clay ... An up-to-date, easy-to-use reference work which is a must-have for all art libraries both in the UK and overseas.
This is a substantial and very comprehensive book, and a must for any studio ... Essential.
A mine of information on materials, tools and techniques,The Potter's Dictionaryis the essential reference book for potters. This is the book to turn to, not only if you have trouble with firing, cracking or glaze fit, but also if you really want to understand the science of clay and glazes.
The Potter's Dictionaryis an indispensable reference book not only for potters of all ability levels, but also for pottery enthusiasts. It's exceptionally easy to use and comprises countless comprehensive descriptions which are supported with photos, illustrations, diagrams, tables, etc. It contains a lifetime's work and really is a must-have book.
The 6th edition ofThe Potter's Dictionaryis the definitive guide to the art and science of ceramics. It remains the essential reference book for all practising ceramicists and academics. With concise and lucid alphabetical entries, excellent appendix and good images the book is inspirational as well as informative.