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Pottery making has many rewards: the excitement of transforming a lump of malleable clay into something beautiful, the endless possibilities for ceramic surface decoration, the magic of the fire. All of these contribute to your experience with clay. If you’re like most potters, though, you’re occasionally stumped when you get into the pottery studio and find yourself unable to decide what to make. With “7 Great Pottery Projects” you will have no trouble coming up with new ideas.
The projects we’ve selected for this downloadable reference book are presented in an easy-to-understand step-by-step format. The photographic sequence pretty much duplicates what you would see at a workshop or a demonstration with photos of all the key steps included. Depending on your skill level, you can start at the beginning or just skip through the instructions and look at the specific directions you need. No matter what, you will learn something valuable from these pottery making techniques.
7 Great Pottery Projects includes the following exciting and challenging pottery projects:
The Stilted Bucket, by Jake Allee
Jake is
ceramics instructor at Tyler Junior College in Tyler, Texas. He likes a
good time just like most people and it shows with his “Stilted Bucket.”
Nothing is stilted about Jake showing up at a party with a six pack,
limes in a stilted bucket and hug for the host. This pottery making
techniques in this project consist of throwing pieces and parts then
cutting them up, manipulating them, and then reassembling them into a
beautiful and unique object.
Got Juice? by Dannon Rhudy
Dannon Rhudy has
been a potter and teacher for many years, which probably explains why
her demonstration on how to make a ceramic juicer is so clear and easy
to follow. You’ll love this project and will want to make many of these
useful kitchen juicers for all your friends and family.
Teapot Gems, by Fong Choo
Fong Choo says that
the teapot form challenges and fascinates him and that he likes the
idea of doing one thing and doing it well. And well he does. After
years of practicing and perfecting this form, he’s willing to share the
steps necessary to make a gem of your own. As for the perfection, well
that’s practice, practice, practice.
Fire & Clay, by Debi Nelson
Debi Nelson is an Oregon potter and delights in the lighted form. She
enjoys the idea of fire and clay coexisting both in production and
post-production. Drawing from Chinese influences, her project is sure
to shed some light on your next studio project.
Chip & Dip, by Steve Davis-Rosenbaum
After a long day in the studio, Steve often unwinds and relaxes by
watching a movie with a snack close at hand. What better way to get
food from the kitchen to the couch than with a handy chip and dip
server that gives you a free hand for your drink. For Steve, beautiful
pottery dishes are synonymous with love of food and its presentation.
Three Piece Vase, by Andrea Perisho
Andrea
shows how veteran potter Mark Issenberg from Georgia creates his
beautiful signature vases in three parts. When breaking down a big
project into smaller pieces, the impossible becomes possible. You’ll
love the challenge and the results with this magnificent vase.
Nesting Plates, by Annie Chrietzberg
Annie
reveals her technique for creating great looking nesting bowls
beginning with a set of tart pans she bought at a kitchen store. To add
even more variety, she adds texture to both sides of the slabs opening
up the project to endless combinations.
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