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The Big Book of Ceramics: A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques of Hand-Building, Throwing, Molding, Kiln-Firing and Glazing Pottery and Other Ceramic Objects

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Author: Joaquim Chavarria
Publisher: Watson-Guptill
Category: Book

List Price: ~~$35.00~~
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Avg. Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

10 reviews
Sales Rank: 53072

Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 11.8 x 9.1 x 0.5

ISBN: 0823005089
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.1
EAN: 9780823005086

Publication Date: September 1, 1994
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Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

A book to treasure July 29, 2004
7 out of 9 found this review helpful

A true guide on technique,
but also to build excitment and passion for this craft.

2 out of 5 stars

neither very big nor very useful September 19, 2002
18 out of 21 found this review helpful

Pleasing to the eye but it surely fails to live up to the promise of its title. The instructions on constructing and throwing pots is adequate (though scanty).The sections on other aspects of the craft are more an outline than a guide. Disappointed, I searched our local community college library and found several comprehensive instructional texts on ceramics that were bigger and better than this book - though most were written 30 years ago.

1 out of 5 stars

Not a helpful resource for learning on the wheel June 24, 2002
13 out of 14 found this review helpful

I was disappointed after receiving this book. While it gave a nice overview of different types of ceramics, it did not give the detailed information I was looking for. The summary on wheel throwing was relatively small and gave virtually no information regarding types of wheels or information on selecting one. The description of the book does seem a bit misleading...leading one to believe that this book would be an invaluable, detailed reference source. I found this not to be the case and would not recommend it for those looking for a reference document.

4 out of 5 stars

Very Broadly informative June 20, 2002
7 out of 9 found this review helpful

This book covers all major types of clay and ceramic activities. If you are interested in only one type (for example, casting in a mold from clay slip)it may not give you as much information as you want. If you are curious about clay, generally, or want an overview to decide what you might like to try, this is a very useful book. The illustrations and directions are very clear.

5 out of 5 stars

The Big Book of Ceramics November 6, 2001
16 out of 18 found this review helpful

I was so absolute beginner in ceramics and afraid of even touching a clay. In the same day I got the book I've made my first piece. And... was satisfied :=)
Guy is great, I've bought two more books by this author, and was thrilled even more, it's great book to begin with, but also to stick with all the time... full of good information, practical advices, things that you just can't find a person to ask and many many pictures that helps so much.
Anyway, you won't regret buying it.

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