(Paperback)
By: Oliver Watson
ISBN: 9780500976340
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: May 2006
UK Publication Date: 3rd April 2006
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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Presents a comprehensive history of ceramics from Islamic lands. This book provides a whole framework for the understanding and study of Islamic ceramics. It is of great interest to the general reader, as well as being a useful reference work for students and specialists.
(Hardback)
By: Peter Lane
ISBN: 9781789940299
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: Greg Daly
ISBN: 9781912217496
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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A comprehensive, practical guide to developing, testing, applying and firing your own glazes.
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By: Stefano Carboni
ISBN: 9780500976074
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Apr 2002
Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd
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This survey of Islamic glass is based on the al-Sabah collection in Kuwait. The work provides close attention to 250 of the glass objects while the remainder are described without discussion. Objects are included from the late 6th century to the 19th century.
(Paperback)
By: Jane Brocket
ISBN: 9781789942330
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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By: Sumi von Dassow
ISBN: 9781912217588
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This book covers techniques of firing and finishing at low temperature without using glazes. A step-by-step practical approach and beginner's guide, which includes burnishing, terra sigillata, smoke-firing, pit-firing, saggar firing and raku techniques.
(Paperback)
By: Greg Daly
ISBN: 9781912217656
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jul 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Lustre is a very tricky technique which gives stunning results, but can be quite difficult to achieve successfully. This handbook aims to explain and simplify the process, with thorough coverage of all the options.
(Hardback)
By: Paul von Lichtenberg
ISBN: 9783777439952
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Sep 2009
Publisher: Hirmer Verlag
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Comparing the artistic glass enamels of Samuel and Gottlob Mohn with those of Anton Kothgasser, this book explores the differences and similarities in decoration and painting by showing important glasses in museums and otherwise inaccessible private collections, with never-before-seen essays, photographs and enlarged details.
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By: Angela Thwaites
ISBN: 9781789940046
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Jun 2019
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Nearly all glass makers (unless they are blowing glass) need moulds which can go in the kiln, as part of the process of creating their work. This book will introduce all the mould-making techniques for casting glass, with detailed information on materials, recipes for mould mixes, methods and applications.
(Paperback)
By: Miranda Forrest
ISBN: 9781912217526
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This book explains how to collect materials to make your own glazes. It gives practical instructions about sourcing and harvesting material from your local environment, mixing a glaze, testing samples, applying the glaze, and firing the work.
(Hardback)
By: Jo Dahn
ISBN: 9781472526717
Readership/Audience: Tertiary Education
Publication Date: Jan 2016
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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By: Rosette Gault
ISBN: 9781912217595
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Building on the success of her previous Ceramics Handbook Paperclay, pioneering artist, researcher and teacher Rosette Gault explains how potters and clay sculptors can make, fire and use paperclay. In addition to the basics, she introduces more advanced techniques for building armatures, sculpting figures and making works for the wall.
(Paperback)
By: Vivienne Foley
ISBN: 9781912217700
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Hardback)
By: Tim Andrews
ISBN: 9781789940220
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Hardback)
By: Phil Rogers
ISBN: 9781789940381
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Feb 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Salt-glazed ceramics are very popular both among makers and collectors, due to their distinctive 'orange peel' surface. This guide covers the history and technical side of salt glazing as well as providing a showcase of the leading salt glaze artists from around the world.
(Paperback)
By: Claire Loder
ISBN: 9781912217519
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: Susan Peterson
ISBN: 9781789940268
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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Shoji Hamada was one of the key figures behind the development of studio pottery in the 20th century. Awarded the Order of Culture by his native Japan, his influence was also felt in both England and the USA. This book profiles the work of the artist and the legacy he left.
(Paperback, 2nd edition)
By: Sasha Wardell
ISBN: 9781912217168
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Mar 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: Carolyn Genders
ISBN: 9781789940602
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Aug 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: Kevin Millward
ISBN: 9781912217724
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Oct 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: Robert Harrison
ISBN: 9781789940305
Readership/Audience: Professional and Scholarly
Publication Date: Jun 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Paperback)
By: John Mathieson
ISBN: 9781912217557
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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This book looks at the contemporary use of slip as a decoration, such as sponging, marbling, brushing on, using stencils, trailing, sgraffito and inlay amongst others. It looks at a wide selection of contemporary potters in order to both illustrate methods and inspire the reader.
(Hardback)
By: European Ceramic Work Centre
ISBN: 9781789940480
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: Jun 2021
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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(Hardback)
By: Linda Bloomfield
ISBN: 9781912217489
Readership/Audience: General
Publication Date: May 2018
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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An essential resource for all potters, containing a broad range of glaze recipes and clay bodies, illustrated with helpful test tiles.
