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"Beginner's Guide to Mosaics" ~~$12.95~~ $9.71 On Sale! Alison Hepburn. Craft stunning mosaic projects even if you've never tried this classic art form. As you enjoy the creative work, you'll gradually master a range of striking techniques and styles. Start with standard-size tiles, cut your own tiles, experiment with the "reverse method", and incorporate found objects into a design. 128 pages. soft cover.	"Ceramic Extruding" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! Inspiration & Technique Tom & Jean Latka explore the basics of extruder use as well as instruction on how to make dies. The twelve projects include vases, wine coolers, planters and more. 200 color photos show innovative uses of extruded forms making this a great reference book for beginner ceramics and professionals alike.144 pages, sc.
"Ceramic Spectrum, The " ~~$44.95~~ $33.71 On Sale! A Simplified Approach to Glaze & Color Development, Second Edition Robin Hopper. This new edition is a must-have for any ceramist or potter. The book is easy to read, follow, and understand and features hundreds of photos, drawings and charts to visually guide and inspire the reader. 224 pages, hc.	"Ceramics For Gardens & Landscapes" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! Karin Hessenberg. Here's an inspirational and practical guide for landscapers looking for fresh ways to create outdoor decor and for ceramists looking for a new market for their pieces. A group of renowned international ceramists share their secrets for making pieces suitable for outdoor use. 150 color photos, 100 b&w photos, 160 pages, sc.
"Ceramics: Mastering the Craft" ~~$39.95~~ $29.96 On Sale! 2nd Edition Richard Zakin. This greatly expanded edition features some of the most innovative work being done in the ceramics field today. Includes step-by-step procedures for buying and formulating clays, helpful hints on choosing and applying glazes, and instruction on forming and firing clay bodies. Over 300 color photos. 320 pages, sc.	"Children, Clay and Sculpture" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! Cathy Weisman Topal. Children will happily dig into the soft, malleable medium exploring its possibilities. They’ll pinch it, roll it into coils, and “shake hands” with it until they’ve made an impression. Children will think it is playtime—you don’t have to tell them they’re learning, too. 241 b&w illustrations, 126 pages, hc.
"Clay and Glazes for the Potter" ~~$39.95~~ $29.96 On Sale! Third Edition Daniel Rhodes' seminal book on the fundamentals of ceramic technology has been expanded by Robin Hooper, one of today's leading ceramists. Includes additions devoted to health hazards and computer calculation programs. A detailed appendix includes 32 glaze formulas and overglazing with fibers. 250 color photos, 330 pages, hc.	"Coiled Pottery" ~~$27.99~~ $20.99 On Sale! Coiling is a practical way of building by adding layers. They may be regular as bricks in a wall or random and wispy as a bird’s nest. Betty Blandino describes the methods of both contemporary and ethnic potters. and includes historical examples of coiled pottery to guide readers through the creation process. Over 50 color photos, 100 b&w photos, 350 pages, sc,