Mastering the Potter's Wheel: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters By Ben Carter & Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics By Jacqui Atkin 2 Books Collection Set

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Mastering the Potter's Wheel: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters By Ben Carter & Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics By Jacqui Atkin 2 Books Collection Set:

Mastering the Potter's Wheel: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters [Hardcover]:
Mastering the Potter's Wheel starts with an introduction to wheel-throwing, from centering to creating the basic forms. What pushes this book beyond the competition, however, are the techniques offered in the chapters that follow. From a variety of methods for throwing large objects such as pitchers and platters, to alterations, darting, and paddling, this book offers potters a world of possibilities. With galleries featuring today's top working artists, including Kyle Carpenter, Sam Chung, Chandra DeBuse, Julia Galloway, Martha Grover, Ayumie Horie, Forrest Lesch-Middleton, Kristen Kieffer, Kathy King, Matt Long, Alex Matisse, Lorna Meaden, Doug Peltzman, Mackenzie Smith, Shawn Spangler, and many more, you'll also find page after page of inspiration.

Beginner's Guide to Pottery and Ceramics:
Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to start creating your own beautiful ceramics. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions will guide you through the core techniques, including pinching and coiling and throwing and trimming. Discover inspirational projects as your skills progress, from simple coiled vases with painted decoration to marbled clay boxes with transparent glazes. Learn how to decorate and fire your clay vessels with myriad textures, using methods such as inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist.