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<p>[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 924632, member: 45"]Although it's tempting, I would advise against using the internet as a first choice for educating yourself about this topic (although coming to this forum is an exception, of course!) </p><p><br /></p><p>The problem with searching for terms and examples on the internet, as has been pointed out, is more likely to confuse and frustrate, since there is no "fact check" button. Once some inaccurate information shows up, others copy it for their own pages, and the misinformation quickly compounds. One can easily find similar "information" on many websites, which doesn't confirm that it is true, only that it has been copied and repeated endlessly.</p><p><br /></p><p>I'd suggest the first purchase should be a few good books on the subject. One that's been around for awhile, and contains facts, confirmed and checked by experts, before publication. A pottery supply company would be a good place to find some good examples, or most likely someone on this forum could suggest helpful and informative titles.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Taupou, post: 924632, member: 45"]Although it's tempting, I would advise against using the internet as a first choice for educating yourself about this topic (although coming to this forum is an exception, of course!) The problem with searching for terms and examples on the internet, as has been pointed out, is more likely to confuse and frustrate, since there is no "fact check" button. Once some inaccurate information shows up, others copy it for their own pages, and the misinformation quickly compounds. One can easily find similar "information" on many websites, which doesn't confirm that it is true, only that it has been copied and repeated endlessly. I'd suggest the first purchase should be a few good books on the subject. One that's been around for awhile, and contains facts, confirmed and checked by experts, before publication. A pottery supply company would be a good place to find some good examples, or most likely someone on this forum could suggest helpful and informative titles.[/QUOTE]
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