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"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 Lover's Guide to Making Molds, The" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! DESIGNING-MAKING-USING. By Pierce Clayton. Here's all the info you need to create plaster molds, then use them to produce multiples of your favorite mugs or best-selling pieces. Every; aspect is covered, from selecting and working with clay, slip, and plaster to a series of fascinating projects for all levels. 120 color photos, 128 pages, sc.
"Clays and Glazes in Studio Ceramics" ~~$50.00~~ $25.00 On Sale! by David Scott. Clays and Glazes in Studio Ceramics combines an entertaining and absorbing text with a wealth of reference material and a clear examination of what can often be a complex and bewildering subject. 192 pages, hc	"Colour in Clay" ~~$50.00~~ $37.50 On Sale! by Jane Waller. This is the first book of its kind: an exhaustive study of that particular magic the use of colour oxides and stains in the clay body can bring to throwing, pinching, coiling, inlay, lamination, millefiori and sculpture. 50 artists from Europe and the USA are profiled. 160 pages, hc.
"Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking, The" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! Every eye-catching photo in this superb guide to a popular craft will inspire, instruct, and attract bead and glass makers. this colorful reference features a rich repertoire of creative ideas. Instructions range from basics to advanced projects, all truly remarkable. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club.160 color pages, hc,	"Complete Book of Pottery Making, The" ~~$29.95~~ $14.98 On Sale! 2nd Edition. master ceramist John Kenny guides you step-by-step from buying your clay and setting up a workspace to the final glazing and firing of your ceramic piece. 310 pages, sc.
"Complete Ceramics" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! EASY TECHNIQUES AND OVER 20 GREAT PROJECTS. Part how-to guide, part historical reference, and part illustrated idea book, this is the definitive potter's companion. It covers the basics through advanced techniques. Also featured is a fascinating history of pottery, as well as a reference guide to the many types of clays and kilns. 160 color pages, hc.	"Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes, The" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! John Britt offers an examination of glaze materials, chemistry, and tools, and presents the basics of mixing, application, and firing. With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes used today, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex art. 184 color pages, hc
"Complete Metalsmith, The" ~~$15.95~~ $11.96 On Sale! TECHNIQUES, TOOLS, MATERIALS, CREATIVE STUDIO TIPS, SAFETY INFORMATION. An illustrated handbook by Tim McCreight. Craftspeople and teachers throughout North America have adopted The Complete Metalsmith as an indispensable resource. This classic handbook gives full coverage to familiar techniques and new procedures. sc.	"Complete Potter: Porcelain" ~~$29.95~~ $14.50 On Sale! In "The Complete Potter: Porcelain", Caroline Whyman offers a practical introduction to every aspect of handling and firing this unique clay to produce satisfying results. 112 pages, hc.
"Complete Potter: Throwing" ~~$29.95~~ $14.50 On Sale! In "The Complete Potter: Throwing", Richard Phethean examines in depth the materials, equipment, and techniques needed for successful throwing. 96 pages, hc.	"Contemporary Porcelain" ~~$39.95~~ $19.98 On Sale! MATERIALS, TECHNIQUES AND EXPRESSIONS. Peter Lane looks at the development of porcelain in the last 2 decades of the 20th century. He gives particular consideration to the technical achievements, the working practices and aesthetic concerns of ceramicists who work with this most popular medium and its close relative, bone china. 224 pages, hc.

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