250 Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets for Potters

This is a troubleshooting book filled with tips and handy advice for the beginner and intermediate potter. The information is arranged in easy-to-follow, step-by-step sections which are illustrated with line drawings and photographs. The subjects include: clays, tools and equipment, making techniques, designing shapes and surface decoration. The text is very accessible and the layout easy to navigate. The result is a book that should be a must for the reference shelves of all beginning and intermediate potters.;Cover; Contents; Foreword; About this book; 1 MATERIALS, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT; 2 DESING; 3 MAKING TECHNIQUES; 4 USEFUL INFORMATION; Glossary; Index; Credits.