
The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters (Volume 1) (Artist/Craft Bible Series, 1)
Author: Scott, MarylinBrand: Chartwell BooksBinding: Hardcover-spiralFormat: IllustratedNumber Of Pages: 192Release Date: 08-09-2006Details: 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 equipment Different types and constituencies of clay – including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and raku Forming methods – including pinching, coiling, slabbing, press molding, throwing, and trimming Adding texture and patterns – with techniques such as sgraffito, stamping, inlaying, and burnishing Painting and printing – using slip, banding and combing, resists, and underglazes Glazes and post-firing techniques – including salt and soda glazes, lusters, and metal leaf Essential technical resources – such a