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Potter throwing on wheel

Background

Ceramic Composition and Properties (Britannica Academic)
Ceramics and Pottery (Encyclopedia of Archaeology)
Chinese Pottery (Britannica Academic)
Pottery (1001 Inventions: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Civilization)
Japanese Pottery (Britannica Academic)
Pottery (Columbia Encyclopedia)
Pottery, Folk (Encyclopedia of American Folk Art)
Pottery, Greek (Oxford Companion to Classical Civilization)
Pottery, Southwestern Indian (New Encyclopedia of the American West)

Welcome

Welcome to the Erickson Library's Ceramics subject guide. You'll find tabs at the top that will lead you to additional information with print and online resources. 

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Books and eBooks

Books Held in the Library

eBooks

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Book jacketCeramic Projects: Forming Techniques by Anderson Turner







Book jacketCeramic Sculpture: Inspiring Techniques by Anderson Turner







Book jacketHandbuilt, A Potter's Guide: Master Timeless Techniques, Explore New Forms, Dig and Process Your Own Clay by Melissa Weiss





Book jacketPottery Making Techniques by Anderson Turner






Book jacketStudio Ceramics: Advanced Techniques by Anderson Turner







Book jacketSurface Decoration: Finishing Techniques by Anderson Turner






Book jacketThrowing & Handbuilding: Forming Techniques by Anderson Turner





 

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Articles

Journals / Magazines

American Indian Art Magazine (library has 1977-2015 in print)
Ceramics Monthly (library has last 10 years in print) | Available online

American Ceramic Society Bulletin
Glass & Ceramics (12 month delay)
Journal of the American Ceramic Society (12 month delay)
Pottery Making Illustrated

 

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2. Break down your topic into smaller concepts and identify synonyms.
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