Ceramic Technology for Potters and Sculptors

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Summary: Excellent for learning all nuts'n'bolts aspects of clay!
Review: The most comprehensive book I've seen for describing and explaining the whys, wherefores, and hows of the geology,chemistry and practical studio concerns of clay. As it is set up as a textbook, it would be great for college or university students who want to be sure they really know their ceramic science inside and out. It is readable and had many illustrations. One of the most interesting aspects for me is the repeated reference to the artist's reverse re-creation of the natural geologic process which form the clay. The chemistry all works in reverse as we form and fire our work. I think that's sort of romantic!