POTTER'S BIBLE

An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and advanced potters The Potter’s Bible features step-by-step photographic sequences to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques. Begin making beautiful ceramics even if you’ve never attempted pottery before following detailed information about:Essential tools and studio equipmentDifferent types and constituencies of clay – including earthenware stoneware porcelain and rakuForming methods – including pinching coiling slabbing press molding throwing and trimmingAdding texture and patterns – with techniques such as sgraffito stamping inlaying and burnishingPainting and printing – using slip banding and combing resists and underglazesGlazes and post-firing techniques – including salt and soda glazes lusters and metal leafEssential technical resources – such as glaze recipes types of kilns and firings and health and safety tipsThis 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.