Lindsey F. (johnsgirl) reviewed The Practical Potter: A Step-by-Step Handbook on + 27 more book reviews
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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.
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.
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!!
