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Pottery for Beginners
Projects for Beautiful Ceramic Bowls, Mugs, Vases and More
Häftad, Engelska, 2021
189 kr
Skickas inom 7-10 vardagar
Everything You Need to Get Started with PotteryIf you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara's studio offer visual guidance every step of the way.Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you're ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you've learned pottery's fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique style and understand the basics of the firing process-whether in your own kiln or at a community studio-ensuring beautifully finished pieces.Kara's can-do approach brings handmade ceramic creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming home decor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you'll find all you need to embark on your pottery journey.
189 kr
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With so many variables to keep track of - temperature, time, clay, glazes, vent circulation - it can feel impossible to remember what went right (or wrong) during your last firing. Well, not anymore. Pro potter and author of Pottery for Beginners Kara Leigh Ford has created the perfect kiln companion tool so that you’ll never make the same mistake twice.Unlike other potter’s notebooks on the market, The Essential Pottery Notebook is built to be an all-in-one resource. It opens with a quick refresh on everything a potter needs to remember in order to fire their kiln accurately, such as how to use and read cones, why taking notes is important, and helpful reference photos. The rest of the notebook features specially designed write-in templates so potters know exactly what to record for more efficient and consistent results.With this beautifully-bound spiral notebook in your studio, you’re sure to become more confident and in control of your kiln!This book will feature 18 reference photos and over 100 pages of write-in templates printed on wood-free paper.