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Ceramics for Beginners: Handbuilding

Ceramics for Beginners: Handbuilding

Manufacturer: Sterling Publishing
Axner Number: A996026
Shipping Weight: 1 lbs., 12.80000 oz.


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by Shay Amber

Hardcover: 128 pages
Publisher: Sterling Publishing, Inc. (2008)
Language: English
ISBN: 1-60059-243-0
ISBN-13: 9781600592430
Dimensions: 11.25" x 8.5" x 0.6"
Shipping Weight: 1.8 lbs.

With Shay Amber's simple and basic approach to hand building, you can learn how to make both sculptural and useful forms. She shares fundamental techniques and 12 projects to practice them on, including a Coiled Bottle, Wall Pocket, Carved Lantern, Appliqué Tile, and a Square Plate. Amber also introduces you to surface decoration and glaze treatments. In addition, you'll find inspiring gallery sections highlighting other artists' work.

Ceramics are always popular with crafters, and hand building with low-fire earthenware is a natural place to start. With its wealth of information and images, elegant design, and time-tested advice this beautiful book will inspire even the most intimidated beginner.


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