Author Jacqui Atkin describes the full range of available clays and their individual qualities, as well as necessary tools and equipment. She presents easy-to-follow directions for fashioning pottery and augments her instruction with more than 450 captioned, step-by-step photos and illustrations.

Novices and experienced potters alike can find instruction and inspiration in this attractive and lavish book. Providing practical and creative information on tools and materials, production processes, glazing, and decorative techniques.

Widely considered to be the most comprehensive introduction to ceramics available, The Art and Craft of Clay contains numerous step-by-step illustrations of all ceramic techniques for the beginner, as well as inspirational ceramic pieces from international potters.

Whether you design pottery for everyday use or create fine art objects, you will find inspiration and practical instruction in this handsome volume, as step-by-step tutorials take readers through each stage of the ceramic-making process. By Anthony Quinn.

Inside are step-by-step instructions on molding, firing, and glazing techniques, generously accompanied by detailed photographs. Also included are examples of beautiful contemporary work, historical information, artist profiles, troubleshooting tips, and an extensive resource section.

With its wealth of information and images, elegant design, and time-tested advice this beautiful book by artist Shay Amber will inspire even the most intimidated beginner.

Featuring a wealth of images, an elegant design, and time-tested advice, this third installment in the Ceramics for Beginners series is the best beginner's' guide to achieving amazing surfaces and glazes.

Featuring a wealth of images, an elegant design, and time-tested advice, this second installment in the Ceramics for Beginners series offers an inspiring introduction to the mechanics of wheel-thrown ceramics. Hardcover. 128 pages.

From writing surfaces to spaceship shields, these illustrated timelines trace the role of ceramics throughout history. Students discover the contribution of ceramics in visual arts, writing, geography, economics, and science from 35,000 BC to the present.

This set of posters illustrates and explains basic ceramics concepts, including wedging, coil, and slab construction, hump molds, centering, throwing, trimming, glazing, and firing. Serves as a handy reference for students.

This book might just help change your mind about printing on clay and expand the boundaries of what you thought was possible. This book shows you that making decals for transferring photos onto clay is really not very complicated at all.

This book is the definitive reference on the Raku form of ceramics. Both novice and experienced ceramists familiar with Raku will be informed and inspired by this newly updated, technique-based book with how-to photos and text. By Steven Branfman.

Anatomy and Expressions in Clay is one of the most complete and comprehensive sources on modeling the portrait in clay you'll find for the beginner and more advanced student.

Pottery making is a timeless craft, perfect for beginning crafters and artisans who don't mind getting their hands dirty. "The Potter's Complete Studio Handbook" is the essential guide to mastering the art of pottery, no matter what your experience level. Authors ? Kristin Muller and Jeff Zamek.

This book guides readers through the process of setting up their own studio and teaching them how to master the techniques of hand-building, wheel-throwing, and slip-casting. The book is packed with 25 projects that build on these skills.

Clifford Hilliard's book is a basic student guide that takes beginners into ceramics one step at a time. It provides information on materials, tools, and techniques. How-to photo sequences demonstrate each step. Also features review questions and quizzes.

Ceramicists of any level will be inspired by this comprehensive studio reference about surface design and the many techniques for embellishing clay. The recipes are supplemented by design theory and historical examples. Author — Maureen Mills. Paperback. 144 pages.