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Author Atkin, Jacqui, author.

Title Beginner's guide to pottery and ceramics : everything you need to know to start making beautiful ceramics / Jacqui Atkin.

Publication Info. London : Search Press, 2017.
Location Call No. Status
 95th Street Adult Nonfiction  738.1 ATK    AVAILABLE
 Nichols Adult Nonfiction  738.1 ATK    DUE 04-27-24
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Description 128 leaves : illustrations ; 28 cm
Note Includes index.
Summary Clay is an exciting material that has been used to make both practical and decorative items since prehistoric times. With this practical guidebook, learn all the skills you need to start creating your own beautiful ceramics. Step-by-step photographs and clear instructions will guide you through the core techniques, including pinching and coiling and throwing and trimming. Discover inspirational projects as your skills progress, from simple coiled vases with painted decoration to marbled clay boxes with transparent glazes. Learn how to decorate and fire your clay vessels with myriad textures, using methods such as inlays, slips, sgraffito, feathering, burnishing and resist. Following the impressive projects inside, you can put your new-found skills into practice and develop your creativity.
Subject Pottery craft.
Ceramics.
ISBN 9781782215592
178221559X
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