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Willis, Rosa-Clare; Ford, Andrew

 
9781394417438: Pottery Making For Dummies
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ISBN 10: 1394417438 ISBN 13: 9781394417438
Editorial: For Dummies, 2026

Sinopsis

A fun, approachable, and comprehensive guide to getting your hands dirty with clay

Pottery Making For Dummies teaches you the basics of pottery, including hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing. Even if you’ve never handled clay before, this book demystifies ceramics so you can reap the benefits of a hobby that improves creativity and decreases stress. Start by setting up your clay station and trying out beginner projects like pot pinching. Soon you’ll be experimenting with advanced techniques, firing in kilns, and finding your own ceramic style. With this Dummies guide, getting started is simple. You’ll be amazed at how good it feels to watch a lump of clay turn into a work of art!

  • Take up pottery for a hobby that’s creative, rewarding, and relaxing
  • Discover the basics of hand building, wheel throwing, and glazing
  • Understand the different types of clay and gather the material you’ll need to get started
  • Learn about the most common pottery mistakes so you can avoid them

This beginner-friendly Dummies guide is great for anyone looking to try out ceramics, and it’s also great for therapists, teachers, and parents looing to introduce others to this tactile art form.

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Acerca del autor

Rosa-Clare Willis and Andrew Ford are the co-founders of Crockd, the world’s largest pottery studio brand, on a mission to get the world out of its head and into its hands. Crockd operates five physical studios, produces its own creative tools and pottery kits, and has built a community of more than 1.6 million followers across social media.

De la contraportada

Get out of your head and into your hands

There's something deeply satisfying about turning a lump of clay into something extraordinary with your bare hands. Pottery Making For Dummies is your friendly guide to getting started with ceramics, from pinching your first pot to having your ceramics complete their journey in a kiln with confidence. You'll explore hand building, get the hang of the potter's wheel, and learn how to glaze and fire your creations. Whether you're looking for a calming creative outlet or a fun new hobby, this Dummies guide makes pottery accessible--no experience required.

Inside...

  • Choose the right clay and tools for your budget
  • Set up your workspace at home or in a studio
  • Explore pinching, coiling, slab, and wheel throwing techniques
  • Get step-by-step directions so you can make mugs and vases

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Editorial
For Dummies
Año de publicación
2026
Idioma
Inglés
ISBN 10 
1394417438
ISBN 13 
9781394417438
Encuadernación
Tapa blanda
Número de páginas
256
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