Milly, Nicolas-Christiern de Thy, comte de 1728-1784 creator Silva, José Ferreira da, active 1801-1804 text utu 2020 monographic pt 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) 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) Original publication data not identified Porcelain -- Early works to 1800 HD Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62115 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/62115 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134430.0 62115