Handbuilt Ceramics

The complete manual for shaping clay without a potter's wheel. Handbuilding with clay is wonderful place for beginners to start and a continuing fascination for experienced potters. Here you will learn all the basic handbuilding techniques, as well as how to decorate the surface and how to kiln fire. Basic Techniques; Coiling; Pinching; Extruding; Molding; Slip Casting; Working with Clay Slabs; Surface Decoration Techniques; Kiln Firing; Then, you will tackle a series of handsome projects, from a simple slab-built windowsill planter to an elegant extruded teapot. Full colour gallery of 272 inspirational pieces created by top international ceramic designers. 175 "how-to" full colour instructional photographs. Clearly presented step-by-step illustrated projects.