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Author
Publisher
Fox Chapel Publishing
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Making Pottery without a Kiln is the perfect companion for anyone who wants to work pottery with their hands from home! Inside this book, author Daniela Schmidt-Kohl, owner of the KlickerKram shop, will help "mold" you from a beginner into someone who can fashion wonderfully creative pots, trays, jars, and plant holders — without expensive pottery equipment! Including tips for materials and tools and aids — but never requiring a kiln — this...
Author
Publisher
Rockport
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique medium because it doesn't require access to a potter's wheel. In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to harvesting and working with local clays, and even shows you how to mix your own glazes to use on functional pottery for use at home. Students of pottery the world over have traveled to North Carolina to attend Weiss's classes. Now you...
Author
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Have you ever wanted to create your own ceramics but had no idea how to begin? Expert ceramicist Melisa Dora teaches you everything you need to know to make exquisite ceramic tableware. Step-by-step instructions clearly outline the techniques for forming and building your pieces, throwing the clay, firing, and glazing..." --publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Quadrille
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
Complete with stunning lifestyle photography and clear step-by-step instructions, Thrown is a comprehensive, beginner-friendly guide to throwing ceramics. London ceramicist Lilly Maetzig takes you through the core building blocks of this craft in her signature style; beginning with the basics, you'll cover wedging, adding decoration, glazing and firing, and discover how to build on the skills you develop as you work through this book. From dinner...
Author
Series
Publisher
Leaping Hare Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Making is mindfulness made practical, and pottery is a popular meditative craft. Drawing on the traditions of hand making, Lucy has created 20 modern makes with air dry and polymer clay – all without the need for a wheel or kiln: imperfect pots; coasters; necklace beads; abstract earrings; terrazzo-style bracelets; bird brooches; pinch pot tea holders; light pull; incense holder; botanical & feather wall hangings; festive decorations; potted herb...
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
"Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand-building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong." --Amazon.com.
11) The urban potter: a modern guide to the ancient art of hand-building bowls, plates, pots and more
Author
Publisher
Kyle Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"With more and more people turning towards a slower way of life, away from endless screen time, creative pursuits like hand-building pottery are having their own boom. The Urban Potter is for those interested in expressing themselves through the ancient, tactile art of hand-building ceramics, while also being a guide to creating unique pieces."-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Thames & Hudson Australia
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
Earth and fire represent the two elements that produce a ceramic object. Without the other they are simply components; together they create both practical objects and pieces of art. Told through the practices and studios of over forty-five working ceramicists, Earth & Fire explores the techniques, processes and tools these artists use to turn clay into ceramics. They work in a wide range of styles and mediums to create their pieces: everything from...
Author
Publisher
Page Street Publishing Co
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
You'll be amazed by what you can create with polymer and air-dry clay. These affordable, easy-to-find clays present endless possibilities for artisan-quality home decor and gifts. Francesca Stone, creator of the decor blog Fall For DIY, presents simple step-by-step techniques for shaping and decorating clay with just a few household tools. All final pieces can be air-dried or baked in a standard home oven. Featuring a gorgeous, modern palette of natural...
Author
Publisher
DK
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
Español
Description
Crea auténticas piezas cotidianas con la ayuda de este precioso manual de cerámica. La ceramista Lilly Maetzig te introduce en este maravilloso arte con su característico estilo contemporáneo. Hecho a mano es una guía fácil tanto para quienes se inician en la cerámica como para los que quieran actualizarse. No es necesario torno e incluye fotografías inspiradoras y sencillas instrucciones paso a paso. Elabora tus propias piezas utilizando...
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