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The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Essential Ceramics Skills, 2)

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Join the home pottery revolution! Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, hand building projects can travel just about anywhere. Take your clay outside or work at the kitchen table, with instruction from best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb. In this book, you’ll find all the necessary fundamentals, including a thorough discussion of clay as well as helpful tips for keeping your body and mind in top shape. Then pick the path that’s right for you in the chapters that follow. Develop new skills and unlock your own creativity as you explore:Sculptural projects like miniature animals and plants. Functional items like scoops, a citrus reamer, and a coffee pour-over vessel. Mixed media projects including a candlestick holder, mobile, and a soap dish. All along the way, skill-building is front and center, with conversational instructions and tips to help you make pieces you’re proud to show off. Gallery work from some of today’s top artists are sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first? For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Quarry Books (October 11, 2022)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760374767


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 64


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.75 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.05 x 0.6 x 9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #51,413 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #3 in Sculpting Technique #6 in Ceramic Art #7 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books)


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    • Great book! Love it!
Great book
Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2023 by LMN
    • Great resource
As usual Sunshine Cobb does not disappoint. I am grateful for any resources and information she is willing to share. Her information is an everyday resource and easily understood. I like that she does not waste tedious time and space explaining in detail all she knows about chemistry, all her knowledge in years of study and practice. Of course, we all know and recognize her level of education and experience. This cannot be written into a book. I value the fact that she does not try. Instead, she gives us concise and practical applications anyone might find valuable. Her patterns are skillfully shared. I really admire her lack of ego and humble nature. Thanks for being you Sunshhine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2022 by CMS
    • Positively brilliant!!!
Sunshine’s style is truly delightful. Her ceramic wares are aesthetically pleasing and the way she explains her processes through writing is both warm and inviting. With step-by-step instructions for projects, bright, clear, and vivid images, templates, examples from various other artists, and more, this book has instantly become a welcome part of my ceramic arts library! It arrived just this morning and I’ve already read it from cover to cover; I know that I’ll certainly be referring back to this chestnut for years to come! Recommended reading for everyone who works/plays in clay. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2022 by Jimbo G.
    • Great Book for Beginners
I am a beginning potter who prefers hand building to wheel throwing. This book contains clear explanations and instructions. It also has lots of templates to use as a guide.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022 by Rebecca Pendlebury
    • Inspiring!!
Love this book! The easy to follow instructions, great pictures, and I love seeing work from other artists. Very exciting and inspiring!
Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2022 by Kindle Customer
    • Great book! Very clear descriptions
This is a great book. The lessons are very clear. The photos are really helpful. Sunshine Cobb is a really awesome instructor
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022 by potter
    • Easy to follow beginner guide to handbuilding
This is a bright and cheerful book with easy to follow instructions for the beginner potter! Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2022 by Gemjoan
    • The description is a little deceptive
The book is great,but it is not a hardcover as described. It is a paperback book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2022 by schmidtk

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