Sunshine Cobb
The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter
The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter
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The book "Essential Ceramics Skills: A Guide to Hand Building" by Sunshine Cobb provides instruction and tips for hand-building pottery projects, including sculptural, functional, and mixed-media pieces. It covers the fundamentals of clay and includes skill-building instructions and gallery work from top artists to inspire potters of all levels.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 11 October 2022
Publisher: Quarry Books
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey into the world of home pottery? Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, the possibilities for hand-building projects are endless. Imagine taking your clay outside, or even working at the kitchen table, with the guidance of best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb. In this comprehensive book, you'll discover all the essential fundamentals, including a thorough exploration of clay and valuable tips for maintaining your body and mind in peak condition.
But that's not all—there's so much more to discover! The chapters that follow will guide you on your path, offering a range of exciting projects to explore. From sculptural masterpieces like miniature animals and plants to functional items like scoops, a citrus reamer, and a coffee pour-over vessel, the possibilities are endless. And if you're looking to push your creativity to new heights, mixed media projects like a candlestick holder, mobile, and a soap dish are waiting to be tackled.
Skill-building is at the heart of this adventure, with conversational instructions and helpful tips to ensure that you create pieces that you can be proud to showcase. Throughout the book, you'll be inspired by gallery work from some of today's top artists, who will surely ignite your passion for pottery.
So, what will you make first? Whether you're a beginner or someone returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books is the perfect starting point. These books offer a comprehensive foundation, along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively. Get ready to unleash your creativity and embark on a journey that will forever change the way you see and appreciate pottery.
Weight: 622g
Dimension: 229 x 229 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780760374764
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