Learn Pottery, Create Art, Make Money “… a great reference book for pottery basics, particularly if you’ve started throwing on a wheel…” ―Jackie Keer, Splash Magazines #1 Bestseller in Pottery & Ceramics and Sculpture #1 Most Wished for in Pottery & Ceramic Craft Explore the satisfying world of clay sculpting, master pottery techniques, and delve into the business side of selling pottery, from functional everyday ceramics to exquisite handmade works. Transform clay into usable artistry. Learn pottery and ceramics from the basic principles of pottery making to crafting your own mugs, cups, plates, and bowls. Discover the delight of shaping ceramic clay into practical yet beautiful pieces that enhance everyday life. Profit from your pottery passion. Not only does this book provide instruction on creating functional ceramics, but it also offers insights into making a living from your pottery projects. Learn the art of marketing and selling your hand-crafted pottery and discover the potential of this timeless craft. Inside, you'll discover: Practical, hands-on tutorials for creating a range of pottery projects, from mugs to plates and bowls Essential tips on pottery techniques, including throwing, hand-building, and glazing ceramics Valuable insights into marketing and selling your handmade pottery pieces Guidance on transforming your pottery passion into a profitable venture If you liked books such as Mastering Hand Building, Amazing Glaze, or Sell Your Crafts Online, then you'll love Jon Schmidt's Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More.

Working with clay is tremendously versatile, and this book brings a sound knowledge of the main ceramic methods to both the novice and the practising maker wanting to extend their approach to design and technique. Each chapter features a rich array of step-by-step explanations, brought to life with examples of contemporary work. Ideas range from a thrown cup and saucer, a hand-formed interpretation of the human figure, a press-moulded jug with sprigged decoration, and slipcast vessels with the distinctive crackled surface of raku. Accessible and inspiring, the book uncovers both the practical essentials and the creative secrets of working with clay.

A highly accessible approach to creating beautiful ceramics, with fully illustrated techniques and a range of beautiful step by step projects. Six sections cover design, handbuilding, making and using molds, throwing, glazing and decoration, and kilns and firing. Over 30 projects explore a diverse range of technical and creative possibilities with clay - from a simple hand coiled pot and a wheel thrown cup and saucer to a press molded plate with printed overlays.

A highly practical, accessible approach to creating bezutiful ceramics.

This practical, accessible approach to ceramics, with step-by-step instructions and photographs, introduces techniques that form the basic vocabulary for your work.

This practical, accessible approach to ceramics, with step-by-step instructions and photographs, introduces techniques that form the basic vocabulary for your work.