Written teaching must be imperfect, but I have endeavored to set down the exact methods by which my students are taught, in the hope that those who cannot secure personal instruction may read and understand.
As far as possible didactic statements have been avoided and the attempt has been made to lead every student to experiment and to think for himself. In other words, I have tried to erect sign-posts and occasional warnings rather than to remove all obstacles from the road.
C. F. B.
Alfred, New York.
March, 1922.
CONTENTS
| Introduction.—The Present Need | [xiii] | |
| Chapter | ||
| I. | Applied Art | [1] |
| II. | Pottery | [9] |
| III. | Porcelain | [23] |
| IV. | The Nature and Properties of Clay | [29] |
| V. | The Preparation of Clay | [37] |
| VI. | Mold-Making and Plaster | [43] |
| VII. | Cases and Working Molds | [58] |
| VIII. | Building by Hand | [68] |
| IX. | The Potter's Wheel | [74] |
| X. | Turning | [99] |
| XI. | Making Large Pieces | [107] |
| XII. | Cups and Saucers and Plates | [124] |
| XIII. | Casting | [129] |
| XIV. | Tiles | [133] |
| XV. | Glazes and Glazing | |
| Part I | [140] | |
| Part II—Matt Glazes | [152] | |
| Part III—Fritted Glazes | [157] | |
| Part IV—Recipes | [160] | |
| Part V—The Defects of Glazes | [164] | |
| Part VI—Alkaline Glazes | [167] | |
| XVI. | Decoration | [173] |
| XVII. | The Fire | [179] |
| XVIII. | High Temperature Wares | [188] |
| XIX. | Clay-working for Children | [194] |
| INDEX | [201] |
LIST OF PLATES
Frontispiece.—Stoneware made by the Author.