Pinch your pottery: the art & craft of making pinch pots : 35 beautiful projects to hand-form from clay

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Publisher
Quarry
Publication Date
[2021]
Language
English

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Learn how to master one of the most ancient yet simple and appealing ceramics techniques. Taught with a modern approach by a master potter, this amazing collection of pinched projects is the perfect place to start your new ceramics hobby or to explore new ways to shape clay as a more experienced crafter. Pinching is a wonderfully direct method of interacting with clay that allows for making a range of forms and styles. Projects are simple and small and require only a few tools and your own hands. Begin a new adventure with fabulous pinched ceramics and learn everything from choosing clay and a style of decoration, to firing and beyond:

  • Ranging from functional wares to purely decorative sculptural forms, each project is explained with step-by-step sequences and plenty of options for surface decoration.
  • Fully cross-referenced throughout, there is a wealth of choice and styles to mix and match to make each project truly unique
  • A gallery of makers provides added inspiration and shows the potential of this underrated making method.
This book proves that pinching is a way of working equal to all other methods and that it can produce items of refinement and sophistication. 

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9781589239746

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Library Journal Review

Professional ceramicist Atkin presents a clear instructional guide to pinch pottery techniques. Pinch pottery is a basic style of pottery making that does not require the use of a wheel. It is an ancient technique that's still in use today. Atkins covers everything from materials, to glazing and firing, and gives instructions for over 30 beginner and advanced projects. Each project, including functional pieces and decorative forms, is explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrated with photographs showing the techniques; there are also decorating and glazing suggestions and examples of completed projects. Atkin explains the different types of clay, tools, clay slips, and glazes. Potters of all levels will find this book helpful, especially pottery instructors. While the projects are easy to follow, some experience working with clay and kiln firing would be helpful for readers who wish to use the book. VERDICT An excellent guide to pinch pottery, with appealing projects.--Sandra Knowles, formerly South Carolina State Lib., Columbia

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Professional ceramicist Atkin presents a clear instructional guide to pinch pottery techniques. Pinch pottery is a basic style of pottery making that does not require the use of a wheel. It is an ancient technique that's still in use today. Atkins covers everything from materials, to glazing and firing, and gives instructions for over 30 beginner and advanced projects. Each project, including functional pieces and decorative forms, is explained with step-by-step instructions and illustrated with photographs showing the techniques; there are also decorating and glazing suggestions and examples of completed projects. Atkin explains the different types of clay, tools, clay slips, and glazes. Potters of all levels will find this book helpful, especially pottery instructors. While the projects are easy to follow, some experience working with clay and kiln firing would be helpful for readers who wish to use the book. VERDICT An excellent guide to pinch pottery, with appealing projects.—Sandra Knowles, formerly South Carolina State Lib., Columbia

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