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cushing's handbook

updated wed 14 nov 07

 

SBRANFPOTS@aol.com on thu 17 jun 99

To add to Dannon's post about Cushing's Handbook, it is available ONLY
directly from him and the pharmacy in town. It is not sold in stores or
pottery supply houses. You can reach him at 1497 Water Wells Rd, Rd 1, Box
236 Alfred Station NY, 14802.

Steven Branfman
The Potters Shop

Dannon Rhudy on sat 8 jul 00


You can get Cushing's Handbook directly from Val Cushing,
either by calling (an Alfred, N.Y., number, listed) or
by email: cushingve@infoblvd.net and asking for it.
They'll tell you how much it is (about $24 American) and
ship it to you. It really is a treasure, very useful.

Val is still in Europe, been in England & environs
since April doing a visiting artist thing,
but should be back in a couple of weeks.

regards

Dannon Rhudy



At 10:29 PM 7/7/00 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi Joyce -
>
>Can you tell me where I might get a copy of Cushing's Handbook?

Steven Branfman on wed 10 oct 01


Friends,

Carol Tripp's post was very kind and complimentary but Val Cushing's Handbook
is available only directly through him. It is not sold in any other stores
including The Potters Shop. (I did act as a go-between to facilitate Carol
being able to get the book a few months ago when delivery time was critical)
A few years ago I did distribute the book but that is no longer the case as
Val has decided to handle all sales himself.

Contact Val at:
1497 Water Wells Rd
Rd 1, Box 236
Alfred Station NY 14802
607 587 9193

Regards to all,
Steven Branfman
The Potters Shop
31 Thorpe Rd.
Needham MA 02494, USA
<>
781 449 7687
fax: 781 449 9098

Russel Fouts on thu 1 may 03


Does anybody have an email address where one could order?

This person has two pages from it on her site. The second one has the
scull and crossbones, snakes, lightningbolts for bad things on it that I
like.

http://www.aug.edu/~artpxh/Class%20files/Ceramics/Lid%20handout%201.pdf
http://www.aug.edu/~artpxh/Class%20files/Ceramics/Lid%20handout%202.pdf

Russel
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Charles Moore on thu 23 oct 03


Hi, Wayne,

The book was published privately. You can obtain "Cushing's Handbook" by
writing to:

Elsie Cushing
RR 1
Box 236
1497 Waterfalls Road
Alfred Station, NY 14803

I forget the price, but it is not outrageous.

Charles Moore
Sacramento
----- Original Message -----
From: "wayneinkeywest"
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 3:48 PM
Subject: Cushing's Handbook


Recently came across an article in the archives that made a reference to
"Cushing's Handbook". Searched on Amazon but couldn't find it. It may be
out print, but would appreciate someone responding that knows the "complete"
title name.

Anyone?
TIA
Wayne Seidl

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Susie Schreiber on thu 23 oct 03


Val Cushings handbook is a wonderful compilation of clay, glaze, general
pottery making and background information that Val put together over his
years teaching at Alfred. Definitely worth owning and at this point a
classic. I believe he is retired from the Ceramics College, but still lives
in Alfred. My copy is third edition (1994) and I think you can buy one by
contacting Val directly. I don't have his email, but address and phone are:



Val M Cushing



Waterwell Rd
Alfred, NY 14802-0000
Tel.: (607) 587-9193

Susie
susieschreiber@yahoo.com



----- Original Message -----
From: "wayneinkeywest"
To:
Sent: Thursday, October 23, 2003 3:48 PM
Subject: Cushing's Handbook


Recently came across an article in the archives that made a reference to
"Cushing's Handbook". Searched on Amazon but couldn't find it. It may be
out print, but would appreciate someone responding that knows the "complete"
title name.

Anyone?
TIA
Wayne Seidl

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wayneinkeywest on thu 23 oct 03


Thank you May.
I had no information about it at all. i will do a search on Val Cushing,
and see what I find.
Wayne Seidl

> I looked at my copy- second edition. That is the title. Have you thought
> about contacting Val directly?
may be reached at melpots@pclink.com.

wayneinkeywest on thu 23 oct 03


Recently came across an article in the archives that made a reference to =
"Cushing's Handbook". Searched on Amazon but couldn't find it. It may =
be out print, but would appreciate someone responding that knows the =
"complete" title name.

Anyone?
TIA
Wayne Seidl

May Davies on thu 23 oct 03


I looked at my copy- second edition. That is the title. Have you thought
about contacting Val directly?

May the Road Rise to Meet You!
May Davies
Rising Road Studio
240 Glenda Dr., Suite D
Loveland, CO
970.663.2502

Sharon Wetherby on fri 24 oct 03


Wayne,

You may have your information already because I read ClayArt posts in
digest form.

I purchased Cushing's handbook a few years ago. It is full of great
information. I think you will need to order it from Val Cushing.
Here's ordering information from Dannon Rhudy that I found in the
archives:

"You can get Cushing's Handbook directly from Val Cushing,
either by calling (an Alfred, N.Y., number, listed) or
by email: cushingve@infoblvd.net and asking for it.
They'll tell you how much it is (about $24 American) and
ship it to you. It really is a treasure, very useful. "

Sharon Wetherby
Fort Worth, TX

Anne Melvin on fri 24 oct 03


Hi Wayne,
A year ago, in one of our workshops, a question came up about information
that could be found in Val Cushing's Handbook.
I called Alfred's Schein-Joseph International Museum of Ceramic Art who
said it could be purchased at the Cushing's favorite grocery store. (Val
and his wife thought the campus bookstore charged too much.)
I called Kinsfield National Grocery in Alfred, NY, at 607 587-8840 who
sold me the handbook for $22 plus $5 shipping (total of $27).

I hope this info is still current and that it helps.

Anne in Avon, CT

Steven Branfman on tue 13 nov 07


For Emily and anyone else interested. From our website:

Special Listing
Cushing's Handbook

This book needs almost no introduction. It is Val Cushing's unique
compilation of papers on glaze calculation, clay bodies, materials, firing, slip and
glaze recipes, and a host of useful pottery making tips and instruction. Written
for his classes at Alfred University, his handbook has become one of the most
sought after potters technical handbooks. This book is available only directly
through Val. For pricing and to purchase contact him at 1497 Water Wells Rd.,
RD 1, Box 236 Alfred Station NY 14802, 607 587 9193 <
cushingve@frontiernet.net>

best to all,

Steven

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