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COLLEGE TEXTBOOK SUGGESTIONS

Ceramics: A Potter's Handbook, 6 ed. By Nelson & Burkett

A fantastic general text for an intro to pottery class which can be used in subsequent classes as well. This is a book that a student would (or at least should) keep rather than sell back for cash!

Hands in Clay, 4 ed. by Charlotte Speight

A timeless choice for a college text. This book covers all the basics of ceramics, including a study of the history of ceramics. Also has very good appendicies!

Make it in Clay by Speight & Toki

A comprehensive textbook style book that has great project ideas as well as solid informative text on a variety of Ceramic applications

Revealing Glazes by Ian Currie

This book takes all the mystery out of the technical side of glazes. Extremely easy to read and understand, it seems as if Ian Currie is actually speaking directly to you as he explains his grid method for studying/altering/formulating glazes.

Ceramic Glaze Handbook, by Mark Burleson

A great book on glazes, starting with the simplest information and moving into more complex ideas. By the end of the book, you''ll be formulating your own glazes!

The Definitive Guide to Mold-Making & Slipcasting by Andrew Martin

Many schools are now including a class on slip in their degree programs. This book makes for an excellent textbook for such a course. It is written by a 'real artist' rather than someone.s grandma who cleans and paints greenware to give as gifts.

Handbuilt Ceramics by Kathy Triplett

Kathy takes a straight-forward apporach to the different problems of handbuilding with clay. Step by step, she guides the reader through her solutions to these unique factors in a project oriented method. Well illustrated, many photos

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