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The Complete Potter's Companion
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Manufacturer: Bulfinch
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Revised and updated, this classic potter's volume explains everything from preparation through firing, with stops along the way for detailed coverage of working on the wheel; coiled, slab, and pinch pots; mold making; slip casting; and glazing and decorating. The comprehensive text ranges from basic (wedging and kneading, beginning wheelwork) to advanced (spray glazing, raku firing). The no-frills design of the book packs almost too much information on a page, but the instructions are clear and thorough, the photos (more than 450, all in color) are straightforward and helpful, and the stunning examples of work by contemporary potters provide additional inspiration.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTIONS:
Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 738.1
Format: Bargain Price
Label: Bulfinch
Manufacturer: Bulfinch
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 208
Publication Date: 1998-04
Publisher: Bulfinch
Studio: Bulfinch
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CUSTOMER REVIEWS:
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This is the best potter's handbook for teaching beginning students that I have ever used. Wonderful ideas and great examples for the illustrations!
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Great for beginners, but hardly 'complete' - 
I consider myself to be an "intermediate beginner," so this book was at the same time helpful while still containing information that I already knew. It's difficult to have any "complete" book on pottery/ceramics that runs under 200 pages. This book is great for people who are new to pottery because it contains info on making coiled, slab, and pinchpots, plus about 40 pages on wheel throwing. What makes this book great for the intermediate learner are the chapters on glazing and decoration - however, it's only an overview, which was fine for me right now, but I will need more information in the future. For any level, there are also a great many examples of modern pottery from teapots to abstract art. Decide for yourself if it's worth buying or borrowing first from a friend or library, depending on your experience level.
Potter's Companion best book -
I have ordered from Amazon.com several times now and each time the item has been shipped right away and in good shape. This last purchase-The Complete Potter's Companion arrived quickly (it was a college class book) and it great shape. The decription stated it was used in excellent condidtion. It most defintely was. In fact if it didn't say used, I would never have guessed. Good job
Great book -
Very informative with great step-by-step photos also. This book is really good at showing a wide variety of techniques and including historical information that is really interesting.
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A good overivew excellent for beginners -
This book is a nice addition to any beginner potter's library. It is not in depth but offers a wide variety in information that is useful and helpful. It is most definatly in my 'top 10' of pottery books.
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