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Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers

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Format: Hardcover


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Discover how to develop your pottery design skills and bring your ideas to life from start to finish. Covering every technique from throwing pottery to firing, glazing to sgraffito, this pottery book is perfect for both hand- building beginners and potting pros. Step-by-step photographs - some from the potter's perspective - show you exactly where to place your hands when throwing so you can master every technique you need to know. Plus, expert tips help you rescue your pots when things go wrong. The next in the popular Artist's Techniques series, Complete Pottery is the ideal companion for pottery classes of any level, or a go-to guide and inspiration for the more experienced potter looking to expand their repertoire and perfect new skills. With contemporary design and ideas, Complete Pottery Techniques enables the modern maker to unleash their creativity. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK


Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 27, 2019


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 256 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465484752


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 58


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.7 x 1.06 x 10.31 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #7,123 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #1 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books) #1 in Ceramic Art #2 in Mosaic Crafting


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  • So many helpful tips
Format: Hardcover
Great book with lots of information and great photos
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by seattlemagic

  • A great guide!
Format: Hardcover
Great book, especially for beginners! It’s well written and contains many of photos to help follow along.
Reviewed in the United States on September 29, 2025 by Lorraine Langdon

  • Excellent
Format: Hardcover
Two years in to pottery, and I didn’t think I would want a book, but I’m very glad I bought this one. Extremely thorough, but not tedious. Well-versed, but simple for the beginner. Beautiful photos, great ideas, easy to follow organization. From set-up to finishing touches. I’m glad to be making room for this in my home. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2024 by Sarah

  • Pottery Techniques Handbook
Format: Hardcover
I purchased this as part of my necessities in my pottery studio startup. It had proven to be helpful.
Reviewed in the United States on June 22, 2023 by Granna

  • Great book for beginner potters
Format: Hardcover
Pottery book is incredibly insightful including numerous clay, glazing and firing techniques. Pages include short descriptions followed by step by step instructions on the various techniques plus lots of colorful imagery. Book is very easy to follow and read. Great for a classroom environment!
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2023 by Sabrina Shankar

  • Great for beginners
Format: Hardcover
I am a beginning pottery student, and this has been a great help. It covers many basics, and italso provides a lot of inspiration.
Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2025 by Karen J

  • Excellent overview
Format: Hardcover
This contains excellent overviews of multiple aspects of pottery including different clays, shaping techniques, coloring, glazes, and firing. It has many photos of beautiful pieces for both information and inspiration
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2024 by J. Chad Davis

  • Lots of information & well illustrated.
Format: Hardcover
This book is a good starting point for one who wishes to see nearly all aspects and techniques of the pottery spectrum. It's affordably priced and very well illustrated. Note, this book is a jumping off point and very useful to the beginner and medium level potter.
Reviewed in the United States on February 16, 2025 by egger

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