This is a practical, accessible approach to ceramics, with step by step instructions and photographs. It is divided into six sections to cover design, hand-building, making and using moulds, throwing,... This description may be from another edition of this product.
Informative book, available in smaller/cheaper version
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
This book is quite informative. The same book appears to be available in a smaller (and much cheaper!) version titled "The Practical Potter". [My full review is at isbn 1843092069.] However the print is smaller, so if that will bother you, get this physically larger edition.
The Complete Practical Potter
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
This is a great easy-to-read overview for anyone who is beginning to work in pottery. It covers all of the main areas of clay - from the wheel to slab with wonderful photos and clear language. Great projects are suggested with complete instructions. It's well worth the price!
Fantastic!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
What a GREAT book! For the accomplished to the beginning potter, this book is so very informative. With great new ideas, twists on some old ideas and the wonderful step-by-step projects, you'll find this book in your hands again and again. FABULOUS color pictures and written in down-to-earth english. An essential to any potter!
It is really practical!
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 25 years ago
I am a starter for pottery and I find this book really COMPLETE and PRACTICAL! It covers everything: from handbuilding, throwing to glazing, firing... It also has beautiful colored picture of samples. I believe it is very useful and I don't need another book on pottery for a couple of years.
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