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This definitive guide introduces everything from types and names of tableware to techniques and production regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTableware is essential for making food look more delicious and expressing your own lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, ceramics are classified in many ways, including by production region and technique—such as sometsuke, kohiki, Bizen ware, and Arita ware—making it surprisingly difficult to know what suits you or what kind of pieces you really want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book presents the essential information you need to find your favorite piece, from basic knowledge and techniques to ceramic production areas across Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA definitive volume that can be enjoyed by everyone from beginners in ceramics to those who want to deepen their knowledge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes a glossary and index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanguage：Japanese\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"誠文堂新光社","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31843423060032,"sku":"62006","price":2750.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/8512\/5184\/products\/62006.jpg?v=1597645071"},{"product_id":"52358","title":"Introduction to glaze making","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book presents more than 250 examples of glaze recipes combining 10 basic glazes with 6 colorants, shown through easy-to-understand test pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe same glaze recipes are fired on three different clay bodies—porcelain clay, white clay, and red clay—using both oxidation and reduction firing, resulting in approximately 1,600 test pieces featured in the book. With its extensive range of recipes and clearly presented samples, this volume meets the needs of a wide variety of ceramic artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those attempting glaze formulation for the first time, start by finding a test piece in the book that resembles the glaze you would like to make. Then try creating the glaze according to the recipe provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor those who want to develop original glazes, a certain level of knowledge is needed to combine raw materials on your own. Read the book carefully, including the columns, until you understand the principles and information it presents, then use the listed recipes as a foundation for creating your own original glaze formulations. 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