The Complete Potter

Plot

This book offers something for everybody interested in pottery! Beginning potters will find a complete course in the pages of this book. Experienced potters will find new ideas for designing and decorating virtually every type of ware. Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, The Complete Potter takes readers through every phase of the potter�s craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain: Clays: their different types and uses Types of ware: terracotta, stoneware, porcelain, raku, and others Design: how to draw and plan a piece before making it The basic processes: clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter�s wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more Decoration: creating surface textures, using slips, glazes, pigments, and more Materials and pigments for decorating: what they�re made of and how to use them Kilns and firings: kiln types, temperature controls, and more Tools and equipment: from hand tools to semi-industrial equipment Health and safety: a complete guide This handsome and instructive volume also shows examples of work by some of the world�s leading ceramicists, with information on how they achieve their fine results. Here is a book that lives up to its title: it is truly The Complete Potter.