Books & Magazines

A wealth of solid advice on how to prevent (or solve) a wide variety of ceramics problems. Well-written and easy to read. A unique collection of topics, but well-organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for. Includes details about clays and glazes, buying materials, firing, safety, and even business considerations. The title is accurate: you really should know what's in this book, and much of it you won't find elsewhere. Net Wt. is 1.21 lbs.

By Tom Coleman

In this book, ceramic artists who fire with wood discuss the kilns they've built, the lessons they've learned and reveal some of the ups and downs of the lifestyle. Also included are discussions of studio layouts, various kiln designs and recipes for both clays and glazes. If you're considering wood firing, this book will provide an amazing amount of information and inspiration not available anywhere else. Net Wt. is 1.04 lbs.

In Wood-fired Ceramics, Coll Minogue and Robert Sanderson briefly describe the development of the main types of wood-fired kilns used by today's potters. They then present the aesthetic aims, working practices, and kilns of an international group of artists. Clay, glaze, and slip recipes, kiln firing logs, and kiln plans are also included. Work by over sixty artists illustrates the text, and represents of the diversity of styles in contemporary wood-fired ceramics. Net Wt. is 2.08 lbs.

A guide to the ancient technique of woodfiring, explaining why it has become so popular. It illustrates the history, creation and artistry of wood-fired objects and contains examples of pottery and sculpture. It also analyzes the firing process and examines the use of different clays. Net Wt. is 1.16 lbs.

Susan Peterson, one of the world's foremost authorities and educators in the field of ceramics, and author of the classic master course, The Craft and Art of Clay, has thoroughly revised and updated her introductory course in ceramics, Working with Clay. Beautifully illustrated with full-color photographs, Working with Clay guides readers step-by-step through the creation of an object in clay. Peterson offers advice informed by years of experience in the teaching and creating of ceramics. From hand-building to wheel-throwing, decorating to firing in a kiln, the author details the process, with beautiful, full-color photographs accompanying each step. Net Wt. is 2.35 lbs.

This highly technical account includes discussions and illustrations of the work of ceramic artists who work with this type of clay. There are no projects as such, but the description of materials and methods is valuable for potters working with this medium. This book is recommended for academic and public libraries supporting advanced potters. Net Wt. is 1.68 lbs.