Potter's Bible

An essential guide for beginner and advanced potters, featuring step-by-step photographs to guide you through a comprehensive range of techniques.Begin making beautiful ceramics, even if you've never attempted pottery before, following detailed information about:Essential tools and studio equipmentDifferent types and constituencies of clay-including earthenware, stoneware, porcelain, and rakuForming methods-including pinching, coiling, slabbing, press molding, throwing, and trimmingAdding texture and patterns-with techniques such as sgraffito, stamping, inlaying, and burnishingPainting and printing-using slip, banding and combing, resists, and underglazesGlazes and post-firing techniques-including salt and soda glazes, lusters, and metal leafEssential technical resources-such as glaze recipes, types of kilns and firings, and health and safety tipsWith its combination of practical advice, exciting images, inspirational ideas, and a glossary, this book is a must-have for all potters at any stage of their career.