{"product_id":"ceramics-the-indispensable-guide-9781770859302","title":"Ceramics: The Indispensable Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Duncan Hooson | Anthony Quinn\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Firefly Books\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e A comprehensive and ambitious workshop reference for amateur, student and professional ceramicists. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Illustrated with more than 500 color photographs and illustrations, this comprehensive workshop reference brings together a vast range of skills, techniques and technical data in one volume to provide an essential look-it-up resource. The book is organized into eight parts with 63 topic chapters on creating ceramic work and running a professional workshop. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book includes: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 1. Materials, Tools, and Process -- The raw material clay, varieties available and uses; directory of equipment and tools with skill level ratings; making a \"beginner's kit\"; setting up a workshop; health and safety; overview of the ceramic process. 2. Forming Techniques -- Forming techniques, from hand-building to wheel-throwing, lathe and whirler turning; computer-aided design; order of work. 3. Prefiring Surface Decoration -- Color and texture, including slip, direct screen printing, burnishing. 4. Firing -- Choosing a kiln; options from electric kilns to experimental processes; kiln diagrams. 5. Glazing -- Protecting ceramic surfaces, glaze recipes and application methods. 6. Post-glaze Surface Decoration -- Screen and digital printing, enamels, lusters, and more. 7. Design -- Finding inspiration and recording it in a technical drawing which others can use. 8. Professional Practice -- Setting up a studio, pricing, photography, promotion, exhibiting, commissions. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003eCeramics: The Indispensable Guide\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive and valuable resource for ceramicists at all levels. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Atlantic Books","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":46319294414999,"sku":"9781770859302","price":2916.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781770859302.webp?v=1767713135","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/ceramics-the-indispensable-guide-9781770859302","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}