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Author
Publisher
Quarry Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Pinching is a wonderfully direct method of interacting with clay, capable of making a myriad of forms, usually small, and requiring the minimum of tools. With this superb collection of pinched projects, Jacqui Atkin, a widely respected ceramics teacher and author, shows what this simple technique is able to achieve. Each project is explained with step-by-step sequences and plenty of options for surface decoration and glazing techniques. There's something...
Publisher
Collins & Brown
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
This must-have reference book features a collection of ceramic craft techniques beginning with basics such as working with paper clay, coil building and slab construction to more advanced techniques such as throwing and mould-making. The reader can progress to more advanced projects, which include glazing and wheel projects. The book also features a history of the subject and information about various clays and kilns.
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"If you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete...
Author
Publisher
Mango Publishing Group
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
An introduction to pottery. It's never too late to pick up a new hobby, especially when you have a guide this simple to get you started. Potter and entrepreneur Jon Schmidt coaxes us into the world of pottery with a promise that we do not have to know everything about the complicated chemistry behind making pottery to enjoy it! By taking us back to the basics, Schmidt offers an introduction to pottery and a guide to creating functional pieces, along...
11) Hand building
Author
Series
Ceramics for beginners volume 1
Publisher
Lark Books
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong." --Amazon.com.
Author
Series
Publisher
Quarto Knows
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"The Beginner's Guide to Wheel Throwing is a friendly, contemporary take on the classic wheel-throwing book-perfect for new and returning ceramic artists"--
If you're trying pottery for the first time, it's only natural to want to jump right in and sit down at the wheel. Weber shares tips and trips to help you master each process for wheel throwing, from first forms to unleashing your creativity with a variety of finishing techniques. Gallery work...
Author
Publisher
Pavilion
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
You don't need much to make your first pot, just a piece of clay and an idea. At the same time, it's a craft one develops over a lifetime. Making Pots is a handbook both for the beginner and more experienced potter. Basic skills are taught along with a background explanation of the rich history of pottery. Step-by-step the potter, Stefan Andersson, guides us on the potter's wheel, glaze manufacture and firing, generously sharing his techniques and...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wanted to create your own ceramics but had no idea how to begin? Expert ceramicist Melisa Dora teaches you everything you need to know to make exquisite ceramic tableware. Step-by-step instructions clearly outline the techniques for forming and building your pieces, throwing the clay, firing, and glazing..."--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lark Books
Pub. Date
c2006
Language
English
Description
Overview: For potters, mold making is invaluable because it allows them to slip-cast identical multiples of their work - and this newly revised, now in color edition of Andrew Martin's classic is the definitive guide to the craft. No other volume has shown the processes in such how-to detail. It's overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips. A thorough introduction addresses materials...
Author
Publisher
Rocky Nook
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
The ultimate guide to making colorful, whimsical pottery creations! If you've ever dreamed of crafting your own handmade mugs, bowls, or plates but your vision is more bold and colorful than beige and simple, this is your book. Noted potter Viviana Matsuda, also known as Mud Witch, has amassed a devoted following of fans who love her creative, curvy designs. Now, she reveals her knowledge on getting started and unleashing your creativity through pottery....
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