B O O K S
THE ART OF CRYSTALLINE GLAZING:
CERAMICS FOR GARDENS & LANDSCAPES
B
Karin Hessenberg. Here's an inspirational and prac-
ASIC TECHNIQUESJon & LeRoy Price. Crystalline
glazing receives the coverage it deserves in this
t i c a lguide for landscapers looking for fresh ways to
unique reference featuring 55 recipes and dozens
create outdoor decor and for ceramists looking for a
of firing schedules. Includes extensive technical
new market for their pieces. Agroup of renowned
information for both the novice and expert. 250
international ceramists share their secrets for making
pieces suitable for outdoor use. 150 color photos,
color photos, 160 pages, sc, $29.95
100 b&w photos, 160 pages, sc,$29.95
BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO MOSAICSAlison Hepburn.
CERAMICS: MASTERINGTHE CRAFT - 2ND EDITION
Craft stunning mosaic projects even if you've never
Richard Zakin. This greatly expanded edition fea-
tried this classic art form. As you enjoy the creative
tures some of the most innovative work being
work, you'll gradually master a range of striking
done in the ceramics field today. Includes step-by-
techniques and styles. Start with standard-size tiles,
step procedures for buying and formulating clays,
cut your own tiles, experiment with the "reverse
helpful hints on choosing and applying glazes, and
method," and incorporate found objects into a
i n s t r u c t i o non forming and firing clay bodies. Over
design.128 color pages, sc,$12.95
300 color photos. 320 pages, sc, $39.95
CERAMIC EXTRUDING: INSPIRATION & TECHNIQUE
CHILDREN, CLAYAND SCULPTURECathy
Tom & Jean Latka explore the basics of extruder
Weisman Topal. Children wil hapily dig into the
use as well as instruction on how to make dies. The
soft, malleable medium exploring its possibilities.
twelve projects include vases, wine coolers,
They’ll pinch it, roll it into coils, and “shake hands”
planters and more. 200 color photos show innova-
with it until they’ve made an impression. Children
tive uses of extruded forms making this a great ref-
will think it is playtime—you don’t have to tell them
erence book for beginner ceramics and profession-
they’re learning, too. 241 b&w illustrations, 126
als alike.144 pages, sc,$29.95
pages, hc,$24.95
THE CERAMIC GLAZE HANDBOOK: MATERIALS,
CLAYAND GLAZES FOR THE POTTER - THIRD
TECHNIQUES, FORMULASMark Burleson. No pot is
ED I T I O NDaniel Rhodes' seminal book on the funda-
left unturned, as the author features elegant exam-
m e n t a l sof ceramic technology has been expanded
ples of major glaze techniques. This well-illustrated
by Robin Hooper, one of today's leading ceramists.
handbook covers glaze chemistry, application tech-
Includes additions devoted to health hazards and
niques, firing, and problem solving. Useful for studio
computer calculation programs. Adetailed appendix
potters and hobbyists. 144 color pages, hc,$ 2 4 . 9 5
includes 32 glaze formulas and overglazing with
fibers. 250 color photos, 330 pages, hc, $39.95
THE CERAMIC SPECTRUM: ASIMPLIFIED
THE CLAYLOVER’S GUIDE TO MAKING MOLDS:
APPROACHTO GLAZE & COLOR DEVELOPMENT, SECOND
DE S I G N I N G • MA K I N G • US I N GPierce Clayton. Here’s
EDITIONRobin Hopper.This new edition is a must-
all the info you need to create plaster molds, then
have for any ceramist or potter.The book is easy to
use them to produce multiples of your favorite mugs
read, follow, and understand and features hundreds
or best-selling pieces. Every aspect is covered, from
of photos, drawings and charts to visually guide
selecting and working with clay, slip, and plaster to
and inspire the reader. 224 pages, hc,$44.95
a series of fascinating projects for all levels. 120
color photos, 128 pages, sc,$24.95
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