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"Remarkable Potters of Seagrove, The" ~~$19.95~~ $14.96 On Sale! THE REMARKABLE POTTERS OF SEAGROVE: THE FOLK POTTERY OF A LEGENDARY NORTH CAROLINA COMMUNITY Charlotte Vestal Brown has produced a unique combination of image-filled coffee table book, informative history, and critical analysis that will appeal to ceramists, history buffs, and anyone who enjoys a good story—revealing the secrets of artisans over the past 150 years. 144 pages, sc	"Safety in the Ceramics Studio" ~~$21.95~~ $10.98 On Sale! HOW TO HANDLE CERAMIC MATERIALS SAFELY. Learn what it takes to make your ceramics studio a safe and productive place to work. From designing and maintaining a safe studio to the basic properties of over 100 raw materials, Jeff Zamek explains everything you need to know to make your studio time well spent. 160 pages, sc.
"Sculpture as Experience" ~~$17.95~~ $13.45 On Sale! WORKING WITH CLAY, WIRE, WAX, PLASTER, AND FOUND OBJECTS. Judith Peck takes an experiential approach to the aesthetic concepts of structural form. She begins with exercises in seeing and drawing, assuming neither prior experience nor "artistic talent". She then explains the procedures for working with various media, from free-form, unrestrained compositions of found objects to precise procedures for working with wax, or with foil and Pariscraft. 192 pages, sc.	"Setting Up Your Ceramic Studio" SETTING UP YOUR CERAMIC STUDIO: IDEAS & PLANS FROM WORKING ARTISTS Virginia Scotchie. Take a photographic tour of 10 beautiful ceramics studios, and discover exactly how and why each design so perfectly meets the artist's particular needs. Covers all the decisions about equipment, work flow, and safety that go into setting up a new studio 128 color pages, hc or sc • "Setting Up Your Ceramic Studio" soft cover $17.95 $13.46 On Sale! • "Setting Up Your Ceramic Studio" hard cover $24.95 $18.71 On Sale!
"Smashing Glazes" ~~$30.00~~ $22.50 On Sale! SMASHING GLAZES: ARTISTS SHARE INSIGHTS AND RECIPES Susan Peterson. This breathtaking collection of work from 53 ceramic artists goes beyond a mere gallery of their work, inviting readers into their studios to share their insights into the aesthetics of ceramic surfaces as well as the f o r m u l a s for some of their most successful glazes. 85 color photos. 28 pages, hc	"Soda Glazing" ~~$19.95~~ $14.95 On Sale! Ceramic Handbook by Ruthanne Tudball. This book is an attempt to give a practical guide to the basic concepts of soda glazing throughout the world today. 96 pages, sc.
"Step-By-Step Calligraphy" ~~$17.95~~ $13.46 On Sale! STEP- BY- STEP CALLIGRAPHY: A COMPLETE GUIDE WITH CREATIVE PROJECTS Susan Hufton. Technical exercises are given for six calligraphic styles. Practice your skills on one of 15 creative projects from personalized stationery to a stunning family tree. “Exceptionally well written, clearly illustrated and astonishingly helpful.”—Art Times. 144 color pages, sc	"Sumi-E Book, The" ~~$18.95~~ $9.48 On Sale! By Yolanda Mayhall. Learn to master the four basic brushstrokes of Japanese ink painting and create beautiful brush paintings of your own. 128 pages, 110 black-and-white illustrations, sc.
"Surface Design for Ceramics" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! by Maureen E. Mills. This comprehensive reference captures all the popular techniques available for embellishing clay. From the wet and leather-hard stages (faceting, carving, burnishing) through bisque ware (terra sigillata and slip work), to firing (glazing methods) and post-firing (decals, lusters, and raku). 144 color pages, hc.	"Tableware in Clay" $35.00 OUT OF PRINT - RARE BOOK. In this book, Karen Ann Wood explores the creation and use of tableware throughout the ages, from the earliest making of simple pots to some of the stunning pieces made by modern studio potters. 192 pages, hc.
"Water Features for Small Gardens" ~~$17.95~~ $13.45 On Sale! Water Features for Small Gardens is full of fountains, ponds, and waterfalls to help you make the most of any small garden. Practical ideas and detailed information on design and construction, as well as planting plans. Step-by-step instructions for 14 different water feature projects. Invaluable advice on water feature maintenance and care. Illustrated throughout with detailed line drawings and superb colour photographs. By Ethne Clarke. 128 pages, sc.	"Wheel-Thrown Pottery" ~~$17.95~~ $13.46 On Sale! WHEEL-THROWN POTTERY Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics. He shares expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects. Enjoy the benefits of a master teacher guiding through each stage of the process. 176 color pages, sc
"Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain" $60.00 OUT OF PRINT - RARE BOOK by Jack Troy. This book is the first to deal comprehensively with the historical, technical, and aesthetic aspects of woodfiring. Written so as to simultaneously raise and answer questions about the process, "Wood-Fired Stoneware and Porcelain" acknowledges the medium's ancient sources, while representing the work of many outstanding contemporary potters and sculptors. 174 pages, hc.

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