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Material matters
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- Book Synopsis
- Learn the science and artistry behind the materials that shape your ceramic practice, from geological origins to finished glazes. Understanding how and why clay and glazes work (or don't) is a fundamental skill needed by all potters and ceramicists. Material Matters reveals the science and technology involved in making and firing ceramics, explaining the property and behaviour of various raw materials based on their underlying chemistry. Suitable for both amateur and experienced potters, the topics explored include clay types, slips, glaze development, colourants and firing techniques - as well as the safety and sustainability tips you'll need along the way. Supported by full colour illustrations, photographs, charts and graphs, and written by ceramic arts professor Linda Swanson and glaze expert Linda Bloomfield, Material Matters is the essential guide to working confidently with ceramics.
- About The Author
- Linda Bloomfield trained as a materials scientist before becoming a potter. She has made porcelain in her West London studio since 2003, with past work sold through Liberty, Harrods and Michelin-starred restaurants, alongside ongoing commissions and gallery exhibitions. A regular Ceramic Review contributor, she has authored best-selling glaze books such as The Handbook of Glaze Recipes and Colour in Glazes, leading to a global reputation and extensive teaching of glaze workshops across Europe.
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- ISBN
- 9781789942309
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Herbert Press, (30 July 2026)
- Number of Pages
- 240
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 246 x 189 mm
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