The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters (Volume 1) (Artist/Craft Bible Series, 1) - Hardcover

Scott, Marylin

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0785821430 ISBN 13: 9780785821434

Publisher: Chartwell Books, 2006

Synopsis

An essential illustrated reference for both beginner and advanced potters, these step-by-step photographic sequences guide you through a comprehensive range of shaping, firing and decorating techniques, so you can begin making wonderful ceramics even if you've never attempted pottery before. Learn about essential tools and equipment, different types and constituencies of clay, methods of production and much more. Includes dozens of ideas for creating textured surface effects and decorations. Over 45,000 copies sold worldwide. This hardcover book with internal wire-o binding is 6.5in x 8in, a perfect size for readers to keep handy and reference often. The stylish design of this book, along with the interior photographs, illustrations and diagrams, make the learning process simple and fun for beginners and provides useful tips for more advanced readers. This book will walk you through the essential tools and equipment and different types and constituencies of clay; study methods of building pots using slabbing, coiling, throwing, and molding, and find out how to create a range of different shapes and forms.

About this title

About the Author:

Marilyn Scott is a professional artist who works across a wide range of media. She studied painting at the Guildford School of Art and the Royal Academy of Painting in London. She is a respected practical art author.

About this edition

• Publisher: Chartwell Books
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 0785821430
• ISBN 13: 9780785821434
• Binding: Hardcover-spiral
• Number of pages: 192