Repairing Pottery and Porcelain by Lesley Acton

Repairing Pottery and Porcelain by Lesley Acton

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A step-by-step guide to repairing pottery and porcelain, from a simple plate to a complex figurine. It gives advice on materials to use, methods and techniques of joining, and how to disguise the join afterwards. The guide also covers how much work to do in terms of conservation and restoration.

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Repairing Pottery and Porcelain by Lesley Acton

A step-by-step guide to repairing pottery and porcelain, from the simplest plate to the most complex figurine. There is advice on which materials to use, the methods and techniques of joining, and how to disguise the join afterwards. The authors also discuss how much work to do in terms of conservation and restoration, and offer suggestions. The volume should be suitable for home-owners, collectors and ceramists of all levels.
Lesley Acton and Paul McAuley are both professional ceramic restorers. Lesley runs a conservation studio that does work for both museums and private individuals. She also teaches courses at various adult education institutes. Paul is currently a conservation officer in Edinburgh.
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ISBN 13 9780713662412
ISBN 10 0713662417
Title Repairing Pottery and Porcelain
Author Lesley Acton
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Paperback
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Year published 2003-04-30
Number of pages 112
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