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Branfman, Steven Jay was born on March 5, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Irwin Maurice and Dorisse Branfman.
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The perfect resource for individuals wishing to take the next step in their involvement with clay. Written by Steven Branfman, The Potter's Professional Handbook covers topics ranging from determining what a professional is to equipment selection, setting up shop, marketing your work, and much more. This book provides descriptions of the items necessary for a beginning professional potter and includes visual examples of items including sales slips, purchase orders, invoices, credit slips, and even floor plans of well-known potters studios. Are you considering a change in how you practice your pottery craft? Perhaps a move from hobbyist to professional potter? If so, you'll appreciate this expert advice from Steven Branfman, a consummate professional who has distinguished himself as an artist, teacher, and businessman. Steven offers friendly and useful guidance for everything from determining what a professional is to setting up shop and selling your work. His practical tips will help you make the move to professional potter with confidence. You'll also find comprehensive listings of resources for supplies and materials, workshops and schools, computer resources, magazines and journals and much more!
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Raku is a pottery technique in which the ware is quickly fired, removed from the kiln while it is hot and the glaze is molten, and completed in a post-firing phase outside the kiln. This useful handbook guides beginning and intermediate potters through each stage of raku, from its origins and history to clays and glazes, instructions on firing, combustion, and post-firing methods. Dozens of recipes are included for clay bodies and glazes, as well as recommendations for using commercial products. Detailed information is provided for building or buying raku kilns, with troubleshooting guidelines for firing and kiln design issues. Author Steven Branfman has expanded and updated his original edition, including more information on slip resist/naked raku, raku saggar, fuming, vapour glazing, and other related techniques, and many more photographs.
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Branfman, Steven Jay was born on March 5, 1953 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Irwin Maurice and Dorisse Branfman.
Bachelor, Cortland State University, 1974. Master of Arts in Teaching, Rhode Island School of Design, 1975.
Founder/director Potters Shop and School, Needham, Massachusetts, since 1977. Head art department Manitou Wabing Arts Center, Parry Sound, Canada, 1975—1977. Instructor Thayer Academy, Braintree, Massachusetts, since 1978.
Artist in residence Lasell College, Newton, 1985—1988. Founding board member National K-12 Exhibition Foundation, Raritan, New Jersey, since 1999. Founding board director Potters Council, Westerville, Ohio, 2000—2001.
Vice president Studio Potter Organization, Goffstown, New Hampshire. Founding board director Cortland College Arts and Sciences, New York, advisory board.
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Board director alumni executive council Rhode Island School of Design. Vice president Newton Youth Soccer, 1993—1997. Member of National K-12 Ceramics Exhibition Foundation, Potters Council, National Council Education in Ceramic Arts, Rhode Island School of Design Alumni Association (president Boston chapter).
Married Ellen Marsha Abend, April 17, 1977. Children: Jared Michael, Adam Paul.