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Wheel-Thrown Pottery by Bill Van Gilder and Cara Biasucci (2006, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherLark Books
ISBN-101579908551
ISBN-139781579908553
eBay Product ID (ePID)49204795
Product Key Features
Book TitleWheel-Thrown Pottery
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2006
TopicPottery & Ceramics
IllustratorYes
GenreCrafts & Hobbies
AuthorBill Van Gilder, Cara Biasucci
Book SeriesDiy Network Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight24.5 Oz
Item Length10 in
Item Width8 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisAimed at anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile, this book offers the basics and other techniques of pottery. It includes tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects., Anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile can now experience the pleasure of pottery. Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics, and a plethora of fantastic techniques. That means novices will enjoy the advantages of a master teacher guiding them through each stage of the process--while intermediates will eagerly soak up every new idea he has to offer. With van Gilder's help, beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They'll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects. A production potter for more than 30 years, Bill van Gilder , host of DIY Network's Throwing Clay , has traveled around the world to learn, teach, and exhibit his craft. He is a regular contributor to Clay Times magazine, and is on the faculty of The Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, he founded the Frederick Pottery School in Maryland., Anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile can now experience the pleasure of pottery. Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics, and a plethora of fantastic techniques. That means novices will enjoy the advantages of a master teacher guiding them through each stage of the process-- while intermediates will eagerly soak up every new idea he has to offer. With van Gilder' s help, beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They' ll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects. A production potter for more than 30 years, Bill van Gilder, host of DIY Network' s "Throwing Clay," has traveled around the world to learn, teach, and exhibit his craft. He is a regular contributor to "Clay Times" magazine, and is on the faculty of The Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, he founded the Frederick Pottery School in Maryland.
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- 26 Mar, 2020
Quality Potter's Book
This is a well written book for all levels of potters. Quality pictures of finished products. Simple tricks and great ideas. The book also includes glaze recipes for those not wanting to use commercial glazes.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
