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Description
Create useful, everyday houseware that is perfectly fashioned just as you need it to be!Envision your most cherished mug with the handle that's just right. Or that deep cereal bowl that's always your perfect serving. Picture plates that stack and fit exactly inside your cabinets or washing machine. Once you find these perfect pieces, don't you always wish you could find more? Now, with this helpful ceramic creation guide, you'll learn how to fashion pieces that work best for you!Successful teacher, designer, and author Jacqui Atkin explains how to throw and hand-build pieces that are beautiful and practical. From plates, cups, and saucers to casserole dishes, pitchers, and tureens, you can craft and curate the pieces you've always dreamed of owning.Each element of the creative process is explained, including:Determining the function of the itemWorking out proportions and making basic drawingsChoosing the proper clay and toolsDesign decisions, techniques to consider, and variations to contemplatePicking the best method of construction: throwing, slabbing, or coilingChoosing food-safe glazes, and much moreLearn how to create plates that stack neatly, lids that fit perfectly, spouts that pour cleanly, and handles that stay strong. You'll also discover a range of decorative techniques that can add a personal touch to your creations without compromising their utility. Whether you're a beginner potter aiming to create your first piece or an experienced artist seeking to enhance your craftsmanship, Making Pottery You Can Use is an essential addition to your ceramics library. Grab your clay and Making Pottery You Can Use, and embark on a journey of creativity that marries beauty with practicality. Read more Read less
Publisher : Sourcebooks (March 1, 2017)
Language : English
Hardcover : 224 pages
ISBN-10 : 0764168738
ISBN-13 : 34
Item Weight : 1.95 pounds
Dimensions : 7.75 x 0.81 x 9.88 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #406,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #76 in Ceramic Art #138 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books)
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