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The Practical Potter: A Step-by-Step Handbook
The Practical Potter A StepbyStep Handbook
Author: Josie Warshaw, Stephen Brayne (Photographer)
Introduction -- — Ceramics: Brief history -- — Clay: Fundamental ingredient -- — Health and safety -- — Workshop layout -- — Design -- — Handbuilding -- — Making and using moulds -- — Throwing -- — Glaze and decoration -- — Kilns and firing -- — Chemical formulae -- — Selling your work -- — Glossary -- — Suppliers and services -- — Bibliography -- — Index -- — A...  more »
ISBN-13: 9781843092063
ISBN-10: 1843092069
Publication Date: 2001
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Hermes House
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
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(From back cover) A highly accessible approach to creating beautiful ceramics, with fully illustrated techniques and a range of beautiful step by step projects.

Six sections cover design, handbuilding, making and using molds, throwing, glazing and decoration, and kilns and firing.

Over 30 projects explore a diverse range of technical and creative possibilities with clay - from a simple hand coiled pot and a wheel thrown cup and saucer to a press molded plate with printed overlays. Over 800 color photos.

Featuring the inspirational and original work of over 80 leading international ceramic artists.
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This is a fantastic book. I have 2 copies! The photos are clear and the author gives great ideas for new projects. A must for any potters library!!


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