The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building
Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter
by Sunshine Cobb
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Pub Date Oct 11 2022 | Archive Date Nov 15 2022
Quarto Publishing Group – Quarry | Quarry Books
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Description
Join the home pottery revolution!
Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, hand building projects can travel just about anywhere. Take your clay outside or work at the kitchen table, with instruction from best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb. In this book, you’ll find all the necessary fundamentals, including a thorough discussion of clay as well as helpful tips for keeping your body and mind in top shape. Then pick the path that’s right for you in the chapters that follow.
Develop new skills and unlock your own creativity as you explore:
- Sculptural projects like miniature animals and plants.
- Functional items like scoops, a citrus reamer, and a coffee pour-over vessel.
- Mixed media projects including a candlestick holder, mobile, and a soap dish.
For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9780760374764 |
| PRICE | $24.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 176 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Lauren S, Reviewer
Fantastic intro to Hand Building for adults. I've got a BFA in ceramics, and have been making pots for around 20 years and I would absolutely recommend this book to beginning artists. I will be sending this link to the local pottery studio to use as a class guide!
Honestly, it takes years to learn what you think you should know before you ever put your hands in clay. The important part is to actually just put your hands in the clay! I agree with Sunshine--not all of us want to be clay body scientists. There is so much room for creativity using commercial clay and glazes. Familiarizing oneself with the tools and processes in this book will have you well on your way to making pots that make you happy in a short amount of time.
Of course, once you find yourself drawn to a certain process or step of the journey, find an artist or book that focuses on that specific skill and master it! As far as an easy guide to hand building, Cobb has done a great job clearly demonstrating each step, defining terms, and showcasing a beautiful gallery of established artist.
Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. I will be adding this book to my bookshelf!
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