02346cam a22003133u 4500 62115 UtSlPG 20260610134430.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG pt iso639-1 HD Milly, Nicolas-Christiern de Thy, comte de, 1728-1784 Arte de louceiro: Tratado sobre o modo de fazer as louças de barro mais grossas Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-05-13 Produced by Júlio Reis and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries) "Arte de louceiro: Tratado sobre o modo de fazer as louças de barro mais grossas" by Jose Ferreira da Silva is a detailed treatise on pottery craftsmanship, likely written in the early 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive overview of techniques and materials needed to create durable clay vessels. It delves into the properties of clay, methods for preparing and molding it, and the intricate processes involved in firing and glazing pottery. The opening of the text introduces the art of pottery, explaining the fundamental aspects of working with clay, including its composition, properties, and different preparation methods. It discusses how to achieve the right texture and consistency by mixing pure clay with other materials, ensuring the quality of the final products. The passage outlines practical techniques for shaping clay and preparing it for firing, emphasizing the importance of understanding material properties to produce durable pottery. This foundational knowledge sets the stage for a deeper exploration of specific pottery techniques and practices that will follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Porcelain -- Early works to 1800 Silva, José Ferreira da, active 1801-1804 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62115 102939 102939