The Potter's Craft
- Subtitle
- A Practical Guide for the Studio and Workshop
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Table of contents
1. Front matter2. PREFACE TO SECOND EDITION3. PREFACE TO FIRST EDITION4. LIST OF PLATES5. INTRODUCTION The Present Need6. CHAPTER I Applied Art7. CHAPTER II Pottery8. CHAPTER III Porcelain9. CHAPTER IV The Nature and Properties of Clay10. CHAPTER V The Preparation of the Clay11. CHAPTER VI Mold-making and Plaster12. CHAPTER VII Cases and Working Molds13. CHAPTER VIII Building by Hand14. CHAPTER IX The Potter's Wheel15. CHAPTER X Turning16. CHAPTER XI Making Large Pieces17. CHAPTER XII Cups and Saucers and Plates18. CHAPTER XIII Casting19. CHAPTER XIV Tiles20. PART I21. PART II Matt Glazes22. PART III Fritted Glazes23. PART IV Recipes24. PART V The Defects of Glazes25. PART VI Alkaline Glazes26. CHAPTER XVI Decoration27. CHAPTER XVII The Fire28. CHAPTER XVIII High-Temperature Wares29. CHAPTER XIX Clay-working for Children30. INDEX31. Books for the Craftsman