The essential encyclopaedia of ceramic tools, materials and techniques, thoroughly revised and updated for its sixth edition.

The Potter’s Dictionary of Materials and Techniques provides a comprehensive guide to the tools, materials and techniques of ceramic art. Structured in an accessible A-Z format, and packed with full-colour illustrations and sound, practical explanations, this reference work is widely known as ‘the potter’s bible’.

The 6th edition of this classic text has been thoroughly updated, with new entries on topics ranging from aerogel to smoke crackle, and from teabowls to 3D printing, as well as many revised and updated entries. The Dictionary also includes useful technical and resource information. For the first time, the book is presented in full colour, with images showing ceramics material, processes and products.

A must-have resource for every potter’s studio, workshop or bookshelf, The Potter’s Dictionary is the essential companion for anyone working in clay.

"This latest edition is justifiably called “the potter’s bible”, as it is the definitive, technical and scientific tome for all ceramicists working with clay ... An up-to-date, easy-to-use reference work which is a must-have for all art libraries both in the UK and overseas." - Reference Reviews

"This is a substantial and very comprehensive book, and a must for any studio ... Essential." - Aylesford Pottery newsletter