Handbuilt: A Modern Potter's Guide to Handbuilding with Clay

Handbuilt is a beginner's guide to hand building with clay, teaching the building blocks of pottery and how to apply a professional finish. It includes 23 stylish homeware designs and projects, with stunning photography and clear step-by-steps.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2023
Publisher: Quadrille Publishing Ltd

Handbuilt: A Beginner's Guide to Hand Building with Clay is a comprehensive and modern guide to working with clay, offering a beginner-friendly approach to hand building without the need for a pottery wheel. This book covers the oldest and most traditional ways to make pots, providing a solid foundation for those interested in exploring the art of clay. With its clear instructions and stunning lifestyle photography, Handbuilt will inspire and guide you through the process of creating your own collection of 23 stylish homeware designs. The book begins with the basics, teaching you how to wedge clay, add texture, and work with moulds. You will then put your new skills to the test through a series of projects, including coffee cups, a tea pot, vases, dinner plates, candle holders, and more. Handbuilt emphasizes the importance of decoration, glazing, and firing techniques, providing step-by-step instructions and expert tips to help you achieve a professional finish. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced clay artist, Handbuilt will help you unlock your creativity and create beautiful and functional pieces for your home.

Weight: 884g
Dimension: 208 x 261 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787139176