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"The Art of Enameling" ~~$17.95~~ $13.46 On Sale! THE ART OF ENAMELING: TECHNIQUES, PROJECTS, INSPIRATION Linda Darty. Written with clarity and passion, this book covers popular techniques, f u ndamentals of studio set up, and includes 14 fabulous projects. The styles range from traditional cloisonné, champlevé, and plique-à-jour to experimental techniques such as firing enamel onto mesh forms. 176 pages, sc	"The Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking" ~~$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,
"The Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes" ~~$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	"The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO MOLD MAKING & SLIP CASTING Andrew Martin. No other volume shows the processes in such detail. It’s overflowing with hundreds of photos, key techniques, projects, master artist profiles, and troubleshooting tips. Create easy one-piece molds to make tiles, bowls, and platters, or multi-piece molds for more complex forms. 128 color pages, hc,
"The Figure in Clay" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE FIGURE IN CLAY: CONTEMPORARY SCULPTING TECHNIQUES BY MASTER ARTISTS Nine master ceramic artists present their personal approaches to sculpting the human figure in a spectacular volume that's both technically illuminating and visually inspirational. The outstanding examples range from representational to abstract, diminutive to heroic. 176 color pages, hc,	"The Glaze Book" ~~$39.95~~ $29.96 On Sale! THE GLAZE BOOK: A VISUAL CATALOG OF DECORATIVE GLAZES Stephen Murfitt. Everything you wanted to know about glazes in one volume. Over 700 glazed tiles illustrate the vast range of colors available to the potter, with recipes, descriptions, and tips for success. An inspirational gallery features finished items from professional potters. 200 color photos, 288 pages, spiral/hc,
"The Great Clay Adventure" ~~$25.95~~ $19.46 On Sale! THE GREAT CLAY ADVENTURE: CREATIVE HANDBUILDING PROJECTS FOR YOUNG ARTISTS Ellen Kong. Encourage kids to develop their clay-sculpting skills with these projects designed to foster their confidence and stimulate new ideas. They'll model a pinch pot, coil animals, fossils, vases, masks, and tiles that they can embellish with rubber stamps. 144 color pages, hc,	"The Kiln Book" ~~$44.95~~ $33.71 On Sale! THE KILN BOOK: MATERIALS, SPECIFICATIONS & CONSTRUCTION - THIRD EDITION Frederick L. Olsen. This practical guide to the construction, maintenance, and repair of electric and fuel-burning kilns includes complete plans for building a kiln of any size, type, and purpose and offers suggestions on what kilns in the future may be like. 600 b&w photos and illustrations. 288 pages, hc