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"Painted Clay" ~~$40.00~~ $30.00 On Sale! GRAPHIC ARTS AND THE CERAMIC SURFACE. By Paul Scott. The book examines the history of painting and the graphic development of ceramic surface. It additionally, takes an extensive overview of today's contemporary ceramic scene and the figures and movements that have influenced it. 176 pages, hc.	"Paper, Scissors, Sculpt!" ~~$9.95~~ $7.46 On Sale! Creating Cut-and Fold Animals by Ben A. Gonzales. Great-looking, three-dimensional paper animals are easy to make! Create realistic but imaginative beasts of wonder from a single sheet of paper in almost no time at all. 96 pages, sc.
"Pattern Companion: Mosaics, The" ~~$14.95~~ $11.21 On Sale! THE PATTERN COMPANION: MOSAICS Leslie Dierks & Jill MacKay. This book is filled with creative projects which offer mosaicists an exciting choice of innovative techniques and styles. It includes patterns for every project, along with photos of the steps involved. The projects are divided by technique and increase in complexity through the book. 192 color pages, sc,	"Penland Book of Ceramics, The" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! THE PENLAND BOOK OF CERAMICS: MASTER CLASSES IN CERAMIC TECHNIQUES With the help of the world-renowned Penland School instructors, ceramicists will discover techn ical and inspirational resources that will carry their art to a new level. Photographs and insightful commentary capture their skills, innovative art, and how they work and think—a real treasure! 208 pages, hc
"Penland Book of Glass, The" ~~$34.95~~ $26.21 On Sale! THE PENLAND BOOK OF GLASS: MASTER CLASSES IN FLAMEWORK TECHNIQUES. This new book focuses on glass and ten top contemporary flamworkers offering revelatory essays that present their views on flameworking and art in general. In photographic how-to sections each one demonstrates a particular technique, usually resulting in a finished piece. 232 pages, hc.	"Portrait in Clay, The" ~~$24.95~~ $12.48 On Sale! From renowned sculptor and dedicated teacher Peter Rubino, "The Portrait in Clay" not only teaches the fundamentals of portrait sculpture but also demonstrates how artists can express themselves through the use of tools and their hands. 160 pages, 281 illustrations, 21 in full color, sc.
"Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, The" ~~$49.95~~ $37.45 On Sale! 4th Edition. This dictionary is established as the indispensable reference book for all makers in ceramics, both craft potters and ceramic artists. By Frank and Janet Hamer. 406 pages, hc.	"Potter's Encyclopedia of Color, Form and Decoration, The" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE POTTER’S ENCYCLOPEDIA OF COLOR, FORM & DECORATION Neal French. The complete guide to the enormous variety of forms, colors, and decorative techniques available to the modern c e r a m i s t . Details over 600 ceramic shapes and forms. Illustrates more than 700 glazes. Covers the full range of decorative techniques. 160 color pages, hc
"Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces" ~~$27.95~~ $20.96 On Sale! POTTER’S GUIDE TO CERAMIC SURFACES Jo Connell. The most visually comprehensive decoration book produced. Designed to encourage potters to explore new techniques in fresh creative ways. The techniques are grouped according to the stage at which they are carried out. Includes over 70 techniques with step-by-step instructions. 300 color photos. 160 pages, hc	"Potter's Primer, The" ~~$24.95~~ $18.71 On Sale! THE POTTER’S PRIMER: A STEP-BY- STEP GUIDE TO CREATING SIMPLE YET SKILLFUL POTTERY Morgen Hall. This book will help you avoid common mistakes made by inexperienced potters while providing a wealth of design ideas to help you develop your own style. It’s a practical reference book for novice and experienced potters alike. Full color instruction. 144 pages, sc
"Potter's Professional Handbook, The" ~~$29.95~~ $22.45 On Sale! THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO DEFINING, IDENTIFYING, AND ESTABLISHING YOURSELF IN THE CRAFT COMMUNITY. Steven Branfman offers friendly and useful guidance for everything from determining what a professional is to setting up shop and selling your work. 236 pages, sc.	"Potter's Studio Handbook, The" ~~$24.99~~ $18.74 On Sale! A START-TO-FINISH GUIDE TO HAND-BUILT AND WHEEL THROWN CERAMICS. Kristin Muller guides readers through the process of setting up their own studio and teaches them how to master the techniques to create beautiful, yet functional projects, at home with nearly 25 projects that build upon previously learned skills. 192 color pages, sc.
"Pottery on the Wheel" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! Take the mystery out of throwing clay with this classic guide now back in print! Novice and advanced potters can learn and improve their throwing techniques to create perfectly symmetrical, basic ceramic forms. Step-by-step instructions accompany more than 270 black-and-white photographs. By Elsbeth S. Woody. 204 pages, sc.	"Raku: A Practical Approach" ~~$29.95~~ $22.46 On Sale! RAKU: A PRACTICAL APPROACH - SECOND EDITION Steve Branfman. This useful handbook guides potters through each stage of raku, from its origins and history to clays and glazes, instructions on firing, combustion, and post-firing methods. Dozens of recipes are included, as well as recommendations for using commercial products. 32 page color section. 176 pages, sc

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