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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


Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 11, 2022


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 176 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760374767


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 64


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.6 x 8.6 inches


Part of series ‏ : ‎ Essential Ceramics Skills


Best Sellers Rank: #86,006 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #11 in Sculpting Technique #13 in Ceramic Art #20 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books)


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    • Wonderful pottery book
Format: Hardcover
This is my favorite pottery book by far. Very detailed instructions, wonderful pictures and templates included.
Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2025 by seattlemagic
    • Great resource
Format: Hardcover
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!!!
Format: Hardcover
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!
Format: Hardcover
Fantastic! Not what I expected for a “hard cover”, it’s more of a thick, paper cover. Great beginner guide though, I’m so excited to try these techniques with my children! It literally tells you all you need to know for each project, supplies, technique, how to store and preserve your project, etc. Amazing! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026 by Corrine Helena
    • Just love it
Format: Hardcover
Very through for what I needed. It has helped a lot in my pottery class. They didn't really go into the basic, so I purchased this book. It has filled in the gaps
Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2023 by sad to be missed lead
    • This is a great introductory book
Format: Hardcover
Excellent reference book for beginner potters. Well explained, nicely illustrated, easy to comprehend
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024 by Amazon Customer
    • For beginners
Format: Hardcover
Good book if you have a bit of knowledge but need some tips and techniques.
Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2024 by Mona
    • The description is a little deceptive
Format: Hardcover
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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