Material Matters : An Artist's Guide to Understanding Ceramic Materials - Linda Bloomfield Pages:240 pages, Full colour illustrations and photographs throughout In the wake of nationwide

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Material Matters : An Artist's Guide to Understanding Ceramic Materials - Linda Bloomfield Pages:240 pages, Full colour illustrations and photographs throughout In the wake of nationwideLearn 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