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Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics),New
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Join esteemed ceramic artist and instructor Sunshine Cobb for an inspiring exploration of hand building, from foundational skills to nextlevel techniques.In Mastering Hand Building, discover a robust array of options for constructing both simple and complex clay forms without a potters wheel. Richly illustrated with color photography, this comprehensive volume includes:Essential techniques in hand building, covering pinch pots, coil building, and slab building Advanced techniques and tips for designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds, a variety of decorative techniques, and other avenues of exploration An overview of kilns and firing schedules, plus slip and glaze recipes Slabbuilding and molding templates for creating plates, bowls, cups, and boxes Artist features and inspirational galleries, including work from todays top working artists, such as Bryan Hopkins, Lindsay Oesterritter, Liz Zlot Summerfield, Bandana Pottery, Shoko Teruyama, Courtney Martin, Sam Chung, Deborah Schwartzkopf, and many moreTake your handbuilding skillsand your artworkto the next level with Mastering Hand Building.The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, stepbystep photos, and galleries of work from todays top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering the Potters Wheel, Mastering Kilns and Firing, and Amazing Glaze.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What are the main techniques covered in 'Mastering Hand Building'? A: 'Mastering Hand Building' covers various techniques including slabs, coils, and more. It provides detailed tips and tricks to enhance your hand-building skills in ceramics.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners as well as more experienced potters. It offers foundational techniques while also delving into advanced methods.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: 'Mastering Hand Building' is available in hardcover binding, ensuring durability and longevity for your reference.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book contains 208 pages, providing comprehensive coverage of hand-building techniques.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Mastering Hand Building'? A: The author of 'Mastering Hand Building' is Sunshine Cobb, a recognized expert in ceramics.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Mastering Hand Building' was published on January 16, 2018.
- Q: Does this book include illustrations? A: Yes, the book is illustrated, which helps to visually guide readers through the various techniques discussed.
- Q: What can I learn from this book? A: You can learn essential hand-building techniques, tips for creating unique ceramic pieces, and guidance on overcoming common challenges in ceramics.
- Q: Is 'Mastering Hand Building' part of a series? A: Yes, it is part of the 'Mastering Ceramics' series, which focuses on different aspects of ceramic arts.
- Q: What are the key features of this book? A: Key features include detailed instructions on hand-building techniques, tips and tricks for successful projects, and illustrations to support learning.