Table of Contents

Image Credits
List Of Colour Plates
Preface
Acknowledgements
Standard Abbreviations
A Note On Nomenclature
Alphabetical Entries
Postscript By David Livingstone
Appendix Of Tables
1.Standard Abbreviations
2.Simplified Ultimate Analyses of Vegetable Ashes And Bone Ash
3.Simplified Ultimate Analyses of Some Common Materials
4.Harrison Pyrometric Cones
5.Harrison Minibars
6.Orton Pyrometric Cones, Large and Self-Supporting
7.Orton Pyrometric Cones, Small and Bars
8.Seger Pyrometric Cones
9.Bullers Bars
10-16. Tables Concerning Densities and Contents of Suspensions
17.Elements
18.Capacity Equivalents
19.Slop Weight Equivalents
20.Weight Equivalents
21.Length Equivalents
22.Capacity Factors
23.Density Factors
24.Dry Weight Factors
25.Oxide Effect on Surface Tension
26.Thermal Expansion And Contraction
27.Acceptable Limits for Unity Formulae of Glazes
28.Mohs’ Scale of Hardness
29.Effective Ranges of Glaze Oxides
30.Mineral Constants
31.Incandescence
32.Conversion of Temperatures
33.Temperature Equivalents
34.Valency
35.Atomic to Visible Particle Sizes Compared with Wavelengths of Electromagnetic Radiation
36.Periodic Table of Elements
37a. Potter’s Periodic Table
37b. Potter’s Periodic Table – Alkaline/Acidic Oxides
38.Alternative Oxide Names
39.Analyses of Some Insulating Refractories
40.Energy Equivalents
41.Pressure Equivalents
42.Mesh Sizes
43.Conversion Scales
Bibliography
Appendix of Suppliers
Appendix of Addresses for Standards and Safety
Green Addresses
Appendix of Internet Resources for Potters
Recipe Appendix

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The essential encyclopaedia of ceramic tools, materials and techniques, thoroughly revised and updated for its sixth edition.

About the Author

Frank and Janet Hamer have been making, teaching and writing about ceramics for over 60 years. Their joint knowledge, experience and energy are evident in all areas of their work and ceramics practice. They have jointly authored books and articles, shared studios and fired kilns, four of which they designed and built together.

They have taught hundreds of students and helped to found a pottery society that is now 50 years old. They have produced and sold thousands of pots and ceramic sculptures. Janet sadly died in 2014, and Frank has completed work on the new edition of The Potter’s Dictionary.

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A mine of information on materials, tools and techniques, The Potter’s Dictionary is the essential reference book for potters. This is the book to turn to, not only if you have trouble with firing, cracking or glaze fit, but also if you really want to understand the science of clay and glazes.
*Linda Bloomfield, Ceramicist, UK*

The Potter’s Dictionary is an indispensable reference book not only for potters of all ability levels, but also for pottery enthusiasts. It's exceptionally easy to use and comprises countless comprehensive descriptions which are supported with photos, illustrations, diagrams, tables, etc. It contains a lifetime's work and really is a must-have book.
*James Hazlewood, passionate collector of British studio pottery, UK*

The 6th edition of The Potter's Dictionary is the definitive guide to the art and science of ceramics. It remains the essential reference book for all practising ceramicists and academics. With concise and lucid alphabetical entries, excellent appendix and good images the book is inspirational as well as informative.
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