The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters (Volume 1) (Artist/Craft Bible Series, 1)

An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and advanced potters The Potters Bible features step-by-step photographic sequences to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques. Begin making beautiful ceramics even if youve never attempted pottery before following detailed information about: Essential tools and studio equipment Different types and constituencies of clay including earthenware stoneware porcelain and raku Forming methods including pinching coiling slabbing press molding throwing and trimming Adding texture and patterns with techniques such as sgraffito stamping inlaying and burnishing Painting and printing using slip banding and combing resists and underglazes Glazes and post-firing techniques including salt and soda glazes lusters and metal leaf Essential technical resources such as glaze recipes types of kilns and firings and health and safety tips This 192-page hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5 8 inches a perfect size for you to keep handy and reference often. A glossary at the back defines important terms. With its combination of practical advice exciting images and inspirational ideas this book is a must-have for all potters at any stage of their career.