Basic Pottery Making

Mark Fitzgerald

• 15 september 2022
• 9780811771382

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Learn the tools and techniques you need to start making ceramic mugs, bowls, and more!

• Step-by-step instructions complete with color photographs
• Includes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing
• 4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potter

The art of pottery making is described in detail for the beginning potter. Complete with a chapter on tools and materials to get started, this easy-to-use guide explains and illustrates how to wedge clay, use a pottery wheel, shape and trim pots, determine clay thickness, add handles, and a host of other pottery-making techniques. It also contains a chapter on bisque firing and glazing, the final steps in creating beautiful and functional pottery. Includes complete instructions for making a large bowl, three styles of mugs, and a sugar bowl and creamer set.