Mastering the Potter's Wheel : Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters
by
Ben Carter
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
Book Series
Mastering Ceramics
ISBN-10
0760349754
ISBN-13
9780760349755
Publisher
Quarto Publishing Group USA Inc
Imprint
Voyageur Press
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 1st, 2016
Print length
208 Pages
Weight
878 grams
Dimensions
26.00 x 20.90 x 2.30 cms
Product Classification:
Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts
Ksh 4,050.00
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This book is the new gold standard for potters who use a potter's wheel. It's the first book in years that goes beyond the basics, offering next-level techniques for throwing.
Master the potter’s wheel with this comprehensive guide that takes you from foundational skills to next-level techniques.
Featuring brilliant tricks of the trade from acclaimed artist and instructor Ben Carter, Mastering the Potter’s Wheel is an essential reference for every potter. Ben breaks down the seemingly complex process of wheel throwing into manageable steps, provides a wealth of options for customizing your work, and gives detailed advice for refining your technique. Richly illustrated with color photography, this inspiring volume includes:
Take your skills—and your work—to the next level with Mastering the Potter’s Wheel.
Featuring brilliant tricks of the trade from acclaimed artist and instructor Ben Carter, Mastering the Potter’s Wheel is an essential reference for every potter. Ben breaks down the seemingly complex process of wheel throwing into manageable steps, provides a wealth of options for customizing your work, and gives detailed advice for refining your technique. Richly illustrated with color photography, this inspiring volume includes:
- Essential techniques in wheel throwing, from wedging clay to throwing, centering, shaping, and trimming pots on the wheel, with a section dedicated to troubleshooting common problems
- Advanced techniques and tips for creating feet; making lids, knobs, handles, and spouts; forming bowls, cups, plates, and teapots; altering pots, including paddling and darting; throwing large vessels; and decorating and finishing your pieces
- Skill-building exercises for expanding your range and improving your techniques
- An overview of studio safety, including silica dust mitigation, handling toxic materials, correct body posture to avoid injuries, and stretching exercises
- Artist features and inspirational galleries with photos of work from today’s top working artists, including Kyle Carpenter, Sam Chung, Chandra DeBuse, Julia Galloway, Martha Grover, Ayumie Horie, Forrest Lesch-Middleton, Kristen Kieffer, Kathy King, Matt Long, Alex Matisse, Lorna Meaden, Doug Peltzman, Mackenzie Smith, Shawn Spangler, and many more
Take your skills—and your work—to the next level with Mastering the Potter’s Wheel.
The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering Hand Building, Mastering Kilns and Firing, and Amazing Glaze.
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