Science for potters / Linda Bloomfield.

By:

Bloomfield, Linda (Potter) [author.]

Material type: Text

TextPublisher: Westerville, OH : The American Ceramic Society, [2018]Description: xi, 148 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 26 cmContent type:

text

Media type:

unmediated

Carrier type:

volume

ISBN:

9781574983845
1574983849

Subject(s):

DDC classification:

738.1 BLO 23

LOC classification:

TP807 .B56 2018

Contents:

Chemistry for potters -- Geology for potters -- Clay -- Glaze -- Glaze formula -- Glaze fit -- Glaze additives -- Firing.

Summary: "Science for potters covers those aspects of science which are useful to potters and which help give a deeper understanding of ceramic materials and processes. Aspects of geology, chemistry, and materials science are covered where relevant to potters. The properties of clays are explained by examining their chemistry and structure. The various rocks and minerals used in glaze making are explored. There are clearly explained science basics, including the elements, the structure of the atom, how atoms combine to make compounds, and why some compounds can be used to make colored pigments and glazes. The deeper understanding of materials, their structure, composition, origins, and how they interact will give potters greater control over and new insights into their craft." -- Publisher's description

Holdings ( 1 )
Title notes ( 3 )

Holdings
Item type	Current library	Call number	Status	Date due	Barcode
Standard Loan	LSAD Library Main Collection	738.1 BLO (Browse shelf(Opens below))	Available		39002100711705

Includes bibliographical references (page 124) and index.

Chemistry for potters -- Geology for potters -- Clay -- Glaze -- Glaze formula -- Glaze fit -- Glaze additives -- Firing.

"Science for potters covers those aspects of science which are useful to potters and which help give a deeper understanding of ceramic materials and processes. Aspects of geology, chemistry, and materials science are covered where relevant to potters. The properties of clays are explained by examining their chemistry and structure. The various rocks and minerals used in glaze making are explored. There are clearly explained science basics, including the elements, the structure of the atom, how atoms combine to make compounds, and why some compounds can be used to make colored pigments and glazes. The deeper understanding of materials, their structure, composition, origins, and how they interact will give potters greater control over and new insights into their craft." -- Publisher's description