Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide: Master timeless techniques, explore new forms, dig and process your own clay

Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide: Master timeless techniques, explore new forms, dig and process your own clay

• Handbuilt: A Potter's Guide

<DIV><B>In <I>Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide</I><B>,</B> pottery expert Melissa Weiss shows you the basics of crafting without a wheel, how to harvest and work wild clay, and using natural glazes.</B><BR /><BR /> Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique medium because it<B> doesn't require access to a potter's wheel</B>. In <I>Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide</I>, Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to harvesting and working with<B> local clays</B>, and even shows you how to <B>mix your own glazes</B> to use on functional pottery for use at home.<BR /><BR /> Students of pottery the world over have traveled to North Carolina to attend Weiss's classes. Now you don't have to! In this book, Melissa provides you with a solid course on <B>slab and pinch-pot techniques</B> that allow beginning students to master the basics and progress through finished wares.<BR /><BR /> Looking to go a little deeper? Melissa also offers her unique knowledge of <B>how to dig and process local clays</B> for use in pottery, and for the techniques she has developed for <B>creating unique glazes</B> with ash, salt, and other dry materials.<BR /><BR /> Melissa will also <B>introduce you talented contemporary potters</B>, who will share their work, tips, advice, and techniques.<BR /><BR /> Learn the basics of handbuilding and more with this engaging guide.</DIV>