Ceramics Books

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Clay and Glazes for the Potter Clay and Glazes for the Potter (Paperback)
by (shelved 16 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.51 — 94 ratings — published 1967
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The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book) The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 (A Lark Ceramics Book)
by (shelved 15 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.49 — 139 ratings — published 2004
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Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel (A Lark Ceramics Book) Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku * Saggar * Pit * Barrel (A Lark Ceramics Book)
by (shelved 12 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.36 — 137 ratings — published 2004
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The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, Fifth Edition The Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, Fifth Edition (Hardcover)
by (shelved 11 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.23 — 26 ratings — published 1975
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The White Road: Journey Into an Obsession The White Road: Journey Into an Obsession (Hardcover)
by (shelved 10 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.81 — 1,418 ratings — published 2015
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The Ceramic Spectrum: A Simplified Approach to Glaze and Color Development The Ceramic Spectrum: A Simplified Approach to Glaze and Color Development (Paperback)
by (shelved 10 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.43 — 56 ratings — published 1984
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Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics) Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics)
by (shelved 9 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.42 — 192 ratings — published 2018
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Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans Clay: Contemporary Ceramic Artisans (Hardcover)
by (shelved 9 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.13 — 63 ratings — published
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A Potter's Book A Potter's Book (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.43 — 126 ratings — published 1945
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The Complete Potter's Companion The Complete Potter's Companion (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.10 — 72 ratings — published 1993
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500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace 500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility and Grace (Paperback)
by (shelved 9 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.39 — 135 ratings — published 2005
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Amazing Glaze: Techniques, Recipes, Finishing, and Firing Amazing Glaze: Techniques, Recipes, Finishing, and Firing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.34 — 131 ratings — published
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The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cones 4-7 The Complete Guide to Mid-Range Glazes: Glazing and Firing at Cones 4-7 (Hardcover)
by (shelved 8 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.56 — 162 ratings — published 2014
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Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose Functional Pottery: Form and Aesthetic in Pots of Purpose (Paperback)
by (shelved 8 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.48 — 66 ratings — published 1986
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Out of the Earth, into the Fire: A Course in Ceramic Materials for the Studio Potter Out of the Earth, into the Fire: A Course in Ceramic Materials for the Studio Potter (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.33 — 12 ratings — published 2001
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250 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Potters 250 Tips, Techniques, and Trade Secrets for Potters (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.17 — 134 ratings — published 2009
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The Japanese pottery handbook The Japanese pottery handbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.44 — 82 ratings — published 1979
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Mastering the Potter's Wheel: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters (Mastering Ceramics) Mastering the Potter's Wheel: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Potters (Mastering Ceramics)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.48 — 139 ratings — published 2016
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Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Throwing Beautiful, Functional Pots Simon Leach's Pottery Handbook: A Comprehensive Guide to Throwing Beautiful, Functional Pots (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.61 — 137 ratings — published 2013
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A Potter's Workbook A Potter's Workbook (Paperback)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.45 — 106 ratings — published 1999
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The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Family's Century of Art and Loss The Hare With Amber Eyes: A Family's Century of Art and Loss (Hardcover)
by (shelved 7 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.96 — 63,441 ratings — published 2010
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Wild Clay: Creating ceramics and glazes from natural and found resources Wild Clay: Creating ceramics and glazes from natural and found resources (Hardcover)
by (shelved 6 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.44 — 43 ratings — published
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The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes The Potter's Book of Glaze Recipes (Ring-bound)
by (shelved 6 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.43 — 54 ratings — published 1980
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Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface Making Marks: Discovering the Ceramic Surface (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.53 — 57 ratings — published 2004
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Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed: The Secrets of Handbuilding Shown in Unique Cutaway Photography Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed: The Secrets of Handbuilding Shown in Unique Cutaway Photography (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.06 — 132 ratings — published 2004
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500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design 500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design (Paperback)
by (shelved 6 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.41 — 104 ratings — published 2003
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Ceramic Glazes The Complete Handbook /anglais Ceramic Glazes The Complete Handbook /anglais (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.60 — 5 ratings — published
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Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.98 — 44 ratings — published 2010
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Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching * Coiling * Extruding * Molding * Slip Casting * Slab Work Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching * Coiling * Extruding * Molding * Slip Casting * Slab Work (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.10 — 51 ratings — published 1997
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The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.25 — 99 ratings — published 2007
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Urban Potters: Makers in the City Urban Potters: Makers in the City (Hardcover)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.91 — 23 ratings — published
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Mastering Raku: Making Ware * Glazes * Building Kilns * Firing (A Lark Ceramics Book) Mastering Raku: Making Ware * Glazes * Building Kilns * Firing (A Lark Ceramics Book)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.53 — 34 ratings — published 2009
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Mastering Cone 6 Glazes: Improving Durability, Fit and Aesthetics Mastering Cone 6 Glazes: Improving Durability, Fit and Aesthetics (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.44 — 39 ratings — published 2002
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ceramic-design-course ceramic-design-course (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.79 — 28 ratings — published 2007
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500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form 500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.48 — 83 ratings — published 2004
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The Ceramic Glaze Handbook: Materials, Techniques, Formulas The Ceramic Glaze Handbook: Materials, Techniques, Formulas (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 3.83 — 23 ratings — published 2003
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Lucie Rie Lucie Rie (Paperback)
by (shelved 5 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.56 — 34 ratings — published 1989
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Colour in Glazes Colour in Glazes (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.23 — 26 ratings — published 2011
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Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More (Mastering Ceramics) Mastering Kilns and Firing: Raku, Pit and Barrel, Wood Firing, and More (Mastering Ceramics)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.43 — 35 ratings — published
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The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters The Potter's Bible: An Essential Illustrated Reference for both Beginner and Advanced Potters (Spiral-bound)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.06 — 140 ratings — published 2006
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Natural Glazes: Collecting and Making (The New Ceramics) Natural Glazes: Collecting and Making (The New Ceramics)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.19 — 21 ratings — published 2013
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New Wave Clay: Ceramic Design, Art and Architecture New Wave Clay: Ceramic Design, Art and Architecture (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.42 — 12 ratings — published
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Pinch Pottery: Functional, Modern Handbuilding Pinch Pottery: Functional, Modern Handbuilding (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.14 — 72 ratings — published 2014
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Making Pottery You Can Use: Plates That Stack, Lids That Fit, Spouts That Pour, Handles That Stay On Making Pottery You Can Use: Plates That Stack, Lids That Fit, Spouts That Pour, Handles That Stay On (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.24 — 50 ratings — published 2017
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The Handbook of Glaze Recipes The Handbook of Glaze Recipes (Hardcover)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.44 — 16 ratings — published 2014
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Developing Glazes Developing Glazes (Paperback)
by (shelved 4 times as ceramics)
avg rating 4.15 — 13 ratings — published 2013
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Royal Young
“I grew up watching my father make plates that featured penises as centerpieces. Pink, proud, and stiff, encircled by cerulean Greek key, Dad’s creations made me feel scared and small. I saw a private part of the man I could not measure up to. At six years old, I lived in a world shaded by his ceramic glazes. There was love and color, but anger, too, in the way he kneaded his clay, palms pounding the rich, wet earth into shapes of his choosing.”
Royal Young, Fame Shark

Philip Reeve
“How should I remember the child's name? It was fifteen, sixteen years ago and I have never liked babies; nasty creatures, leak at both ends and have no respect for ceramics.”
Philip Reeve, Mortal Engines

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