Practical Pottery : A Complete Guide to Getting Started in Making Beautiful & Functional Bowls, Plates, Vases & More on the Wheel
Beginning potters will learn how to create plates, bowls, vases, and other useful items on the wheel with this accessible guide. This book serves as an informative and practical handbook for anyone eager to try their hand at pottery and experience the joy of creating fine, useful items by hand.
Here’s what you will learn about making pottery on the wheel:
- Mastering the fundamentals of shaping and designing with clay
- Understanding the necessary tools and types of clay
- Learning how to throw, knead, and turn your pottery
- Exploring various finishing processes—drying, glazing, and firing
As you gain proficiency in the basics, you will apply these skills to create a series of increasingly complex items, such as cups, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, and platters. You will also learn more advanced ceramic techniques, enabling you to add features like spouts and handles. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to modify shapes, designs, and colors, allowing you to personalize your pottery and make each piece unique.
Learning the techniques of pottery takes time, practice, and patience. However, there is truly nothing better than crafting your own pottery and enjoying a cup of coffee from a mug you made yourself. With this book, you can easily master the techniques and enjoy the meditative experience of working with clay.
Size: 8.5 in x 11 in | Pages: 192 | 170+ color photos
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 9780764369384
Beginning potters will learn how to create plates, bowls, vases, and other useful items on the wheel with this accessible guide. This book serves as an informative and practical handbook for anyone eager to try their hand at pottery and experience the joy of creating fine, useful items by hand.
Here’s what you will learn about making pottery on the wheel:
- Mastering the fundamentals of shaping and designing with clay
- Understanding the necessary tools and types of clay
- Learning how to throw, knead, and turn your pottery
- Exploring various finishing processes—drying, glazing, and firing
As you gain proficiency in the basics, you will apply these skills to create a series of increasingly complex items, such as cups, bowls, plates, pitchers, vases, and platters. You will also learn more advanced ceramic techniques, enabling you to add features like spouts and handles. Additionally, you’ll have the opportunity to modify shapes, designs, and colors, allowing you to personalize your pottery and make each piece unique.
Learning the techniques of pottery takes time, practice, and patience. However, there is truly nothing better than crafting your own pottery and enjoying a cup of coffee from a mug you made yourself. With this book, you can easily master the techniques and enjoy the meditative experience of working with clay.
Size: 8.5 in x 11 in | Pages: 192 | 170+ color photos
Binding: Hardback
ISBN: 9780764369384
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