The indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips for potters. Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day – here are the answers to any ceramic questions or dilemmas you might have. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to improvise tools using kitchen implements, find a shortcut to rolling faultless coils, build the perfect spout and learn a foolproof method for removing a vessel from the wheel without it distorting. Every section features ‘try it’ and ‘fix it’ panels, suggesting ways of developing skills and avoiding common errors.
The indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips for potters. Just like having an expert on call 24 hours a day – here are the answers to any ceramic questions or dilemmas you might have. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams and clear instructions will guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to improvise tools using kitchen implements, find a shortcut to rolling faultless coils, build the perfect spout and learn a foolproof method for removing a vessel from the wheel without it distorting. Every section features ‘try it’ and ‘fix it’ panels, suggesting ways of developing skills and avoiding common errors.
The indispensable compendium of essential knowledge and troubleshooting tips for potters.
Foreword About this book 1. Materials, Tools and Equipment 2. Design 3. Making Techniques Slabbing Pinching Coiling Throwing Mould Making 4. Useful Information
Jacqui Atkin is a professional studio ceramicist and teaches pottery and occupational therapy in various colleges. She now runs private courses in low-fire techniques, including smoke firing and raku, from her home in rural Shropshire. Jacqui Atkin has contributed to many books as a project maker and gallery artist and is the author of Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed, Pottery Basics and The Tile Artist’s Motif Bible.
An ideal book for someone starting out with clay, and even the most
seasoned potter will find something useful.
*The Kent Potters Newsletter*
This book is filled with a wealth of basic technical knowledge...
The book has handy timesaving tips and is presented in
easy-to-follow articles.
*London Potters*
I know I shall dip into this handy reference frequently.
*www.karenplatt.co.uk*
An invaluable reference from a professional studio ceramicist,
ideal for more experienced potters as well as beginners.
*Craft and Design Magazine (July/August 2009)*
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