Basic Pottery Making: A Complete Guide

by Mark Fitzgerald, Mark Fitzgerald (Editor), Jason Minick (Photographs)

Learn the tools and techniques you need to start making ceramic mugs, bowls, and more! The art of pottery making is described in detail for the beginning potter. Complete with a chapter on tools and materials to get started, this easy-to-use guide explains and illustrates how to wedge clay, use a pottery wheel, shape and trim pots, determine clay thickness, add handles, and a host of other pottery-making techniques. It also contains a chapter on bisque firing and glazing, the final steps in creating beautiful and functional pottery. Includes complete instructions for making a large bowl, three styles of mugs, and a sugar bowl and creamer set.

144 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2022

Reviews

[Abby · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tons of pictures step by step. Really great if you need a visual heavy guide for getting started, including wedging, throwing, trimming, and glazing. Chapters for a bowl, mug, and sugar & creamer set.