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Complete pottery techniques, design, form, throw, decorate, and more, with workshops from professional makers

eng

illustrations

index present

non fiction

Complete pottery techniques

1076477451

design, form, throw, decorate, and more, with workshops from professional makers

"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

The basics -- Forming techniques. Pinching techniques -- Slabbing techniques -- Coiling techniques -- Throwing techniques -- Decorating techniques. Adding texture techniques -- Adding color techniques -- Finishing techniques. Glazing techniques -- Firing techniques