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Repairing Pottery and Porcelain: A Practical Guide, 2nd edition

Repairing Pottery and Porcelain: A Practical Guide, 2nd edition
By Lesley Acton, Paul McAuley

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This fully-illustrated step-by-step guide clearly takes the student, the amateur, and the professional restorer through each stage of restoration, tackling the simple, the difficult, and the seemingly impossible jobs by providing practical information on every aspect of the ceramic repair process. With chapters on materials and tools; examination and identification of a ceramic body; cleaning; rebonding; filling, modeling and molding; retouching; as well as an international glossary of materials and a suppliers list, REPAIRING POTTERY AND PORCELAIN is sure to become a staple for every collector and potter.


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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #703746 in Books
  • Published on: 2003-08-01
  • Original language: English
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 128 pages

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From the Back Cover

This fully-illustrated step-by-step guide clearly takes the student, the amateur, and the professional restorer through each stage of restoration, tackling the simple, the difficult, and the seemingly impossible jobs by providing practical information on every aspect of the ceramic repair process from the simplest plate to the most complex figure. With chapters on materials and tools; examination and identification of a ceramic body; cleaning; rebonding; filling, modeling and molding; retouching; as well as an international glossary of materials and a suppliers list, Repairing Pottery and Porcelain is sure to become a staple for every collector and potter.

About the Author

LESLEY ACTON and PAUL McAULEY are professional ceramic restorers. Acton runs a conservation studio that does work for both museums and private individuals. She also teaches courses at various adult education institutes. McAuley is currently a conservation officer in Edinburgh, Scotland.