The Potter's Studio Clay & Glaze Handbook

by Zamek, Jeff

• ISBN13: 9781592535224
• ISBN10: 1592535224
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-06-01
• Publisher: Quarry Books

Summary

Every potter-home enthusiast to the art center doyenne-needs practical guidance on choosing and using clays and glazes in his or her work. Mastering clays and glazes is a feat of both art and science, and navigating everyday issues in the pottery studio requires an understanding of both fields. WithThe Potterrs"s Studio Clay and Glaze Handbook, the art and science of ceramics is explored with accessible authority and insight. Whether choosing a high-fire clay or applying a high-impact engobe, any potterrs"s craft will be enhanced and inspired by this book.

Author Biography

As ceramics instructor and consultant, Jeff Zamek has lectured and led workshops for more than 30 years, and has developed clay body and glaze formulas for ceramics supply companies throughout the United States. As a freelance writer, he has contributed articles to most major ceramics magazines, including Pottery Making Illustrated, Ceramics Monthly, and Ceramic Industry. Zamek is the author of What Every Potter Should Know and Safety in the Ceramics Studio, both published by Krause.

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