{"product_id":"material-matters-an-artists-guide-to-understanding-ceramic-materials-hardcover","title":"Material Matters: An Artist's Guide to Understanding Ceramic Materials - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLinda Bloomfield\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eLinda Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn the science and artistry behind the materials that shape your ceramic practice, from geological origins to finished glazes.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eUnderstanding how and why clay and glazes work (or don't) is a fundamental skill needed by all potters and ceramicists. \u003ci\u003eMaterial Matters\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSupported by full colour illustrations, photographs, charts and graphs, and written by ceramic arts professor Linda Swanson and glaze expert Linda Bloomfield, \u003ci\u003e Material Matters\u003c\/i\u003e is the essential guide to working confidently with ceramics.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Swanson\u003c\/b\u003e is an artist whose interests are grounded in the metamorphic nature of ceramic materials and processes. Her works have been exhibited around the United States, Canada and Europe with recent exhibitions in Paris, Bucharest, Chicago and Milwaukee. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinda Bloomfield\u003c\/b\u003e trained as a materials scientist before fulfilling her dream of becoming a potter. She has made thrown porcelain tableware in her West London studio since 2003 and sold her ranges to retailers such as Liberty and Harrods.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.8 x 7.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 29, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71743798149373,"sku":"9781789942309","price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/3414\/0157\/files\/hWzA6ILea29781789942309.webp?v=1793296381","url":"https:\/\/booktolia.com\/products\/material-matters-an-artists-guide-to-understanding-ceramic-materials-hardcover","provider":"booktolia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}