Practical Pottery : A Complete Guide to Getting Started in Making Beautiful & Functional Bowls, Plates, Vases & More on the Wheel
Book Details
Format
Hardback or Cased Book
ISBN-10
0764369385
ISBN-13
9780764369384
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Imprint
Schiffer Publishing Ltd
Country of Manufacture
CN
Country of Publication
GB
Publication Date
Jun 10th, 2025
Print length
192 Pages
Weight
1,154 grams
Dimensions
22.30 x 28.70 x 2.30 cms
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An accessible step-by-step guide to creating beautiful pottery cups, bowls, vases, and more on the wheel.
An accessible step-by-step guide to creating beautiful pottery cups, bowls, vases, and more on the wheel.
Beginning potters will learn to make plates, bowls, vases, and other fine, useful items on the wheel with this accessible guide. This book is an informative and practical handbook for anyone who wants to try their hand at clay and experience the joy of creating fine, useful things by hand.
Here''s what you''ll learn about making pottery on the wheel:
mastering the fundamentals of shaping and designing with clay
the necessary tools and types of clay
how to throw, knead, and turn your pottery
and all about a variety of finishing processesdrying, glazing, and firing.
As you master the basics, youll apply them to creating a series of progressively more difficult itemscups, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, and platters. Using more-advanced ceramic techniques, youll learn to add features like spouts and handles. And youll explore modifying shapes, designs, and colors to design your own pottery and make each piece your own.
Learning pottery techniques takes time, practice, and patience. But truly, there is nothing better than creating your own pottery and then drinking coffee from a cup that you have turned yourself. With this book, you can easily master the techniquesand enjoy the meditative experience of working with clay.
Beginning potters will learn to make plates, bowls, vases, and other fine, useful items on the wheel with this accessible guide. This book is an informative and practical handbook for anyone who wants to try their hand at clay and experience the joy of creating fine, useful things by hand.
Here''s what you''ll learn about making pottery on the wheel:
mastering the fundamentals of shaping and designing with clay
the necessary tools and types of clay
how to throw, knead, and turn your pottery
and all about a variety of finishing processesdrying, glazing, and firing.
As you master the basics, youll apply them to creating a series of progressively more difficult itemscups, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, and platters. Using more-advanced ceramic techniques, youll learn to add features like spouts and handles. And youll explore modifying shapes, designs, and colors to design your own pottery and make each piece your own.
Learning pottery techniques takes time, practice, and patience. But truly, there is nothing better than creating your own pottery and then drinking coffee from a cup that you have turned yourself. With this book, you can easily master the techniquesand enjoy the meditative experience of working with clay.
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