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Books_Images/1000glassbeads "1000 Glass Beads"
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Innovation & Imagination in Contemporary Glass Beadmaking 1000 dazzling and unique examples by an international array of artists. This color survey has it all: the beads come in jewelry or sculptural pieces, flameworked and kilnformed; and their diversity and beauty are amazing. 8 x 8, 408 color pages, sc
  
Books_Images/400polymerclaydesigns "400 Polymer Clay Designs"
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A Collection of Dynamic & Colorful Contemporary Work The best showcase of polymer clay work ever assembled. With everything from jewelry and vessels to art dolls and sculptures displayed in superb color photos, the versatility and beauty of the medium is exquisitely evident. 8 x 8, 352 color pages, sc
 
Books_Images/500-Animals.jpg "500 Animals in Clay"
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Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form Captivating collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. Beautifully crafted works range from the representational to the abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism (including animal-human hybrids). 8 X 8, 424 color pages sc
 
Books_Images/500-Bowls.jpg "500 Bowls"
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Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design Displayed on each page are bowls that reinterpret the form and use techniques from across the globe and through the centuries. Captions give each bowl’s size, with details on its material and glazes. 8 x 8, 416 color pages, sc
 
Books_Images/500-ceramic_sculptures "500 Ceramic Sculptures"
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Contemporary Practice, Singular Works Features today's most breathtaking ceramic sculptures. Selected from more than 8,000 entries, these exquisite works will inspire both beginning and professional ceramists, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. 8 x 8, 420 color pages, sc
  
Books_Images/500-cups.jpg "500 Cups"
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Ceramic Exploration of Utility & Grace In the hands of an expert ceramist, the once-simple cup can become an extraordinary work of art as these 500 magnificent examples so beautifully prove. Some are whimsical, others starkly conceptual. Every one is a treat for the eye. 8 x 8, 408 color pages, sc
 
Books_Images/500enameledobjects "500 Enameled Objects"
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A Celebration of Color on Metal The art of enameling is experiencing a well-deserved renaissance - and it's stunningly captured in this survey. The broad technical applications include everything from simple sifting and torch firing to complex cloisonne and plique-a-jour. 8 x 8, 420 color pages, sc
  
Books_Images/500-Figures.jpg "500 Figures"
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ceramic artists celebrate the human form No other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract. Many entries come with detailed images, 8 x 8, 408 pages sc
 
Books_Images/500_glass_objects "500 Glass Objects"
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500 GLASS OBJECTS Features the finest work by top artisans worldwide. Feast your eye on flame-worked goblets, cast vases, blown cups, and fused and slumped bowls. Techniques include mosaics, enameling, engraving, carving, and etching. The most magnificent collection of handmade glass creations ever assembled!. 396 pages, hc
  
Books_Images/500-pitchers "500 Pitchers"
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500 PITCHERS This provocative color gallery presents 500 breathtaking images that include everything from handbuilt to wheel-thrown, practical to sculptural, round to square. Whatever the approach, the results are all magnificent. An extensive and remarkable collection of ceramic pitchers that simply redefines the art. 420 pages, sc
 
Books_Images/500_plates_chargers "500 Plates and Chargers"
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500 PLATES & CHARGERS Plates and chargers can serve as more than just places to put food: they can be glorious art to show off on a table, sideboard, or hutch. These spectacular pieces range from the utilitarian yet beautifully glazed to dramatically decorated work. The stunning gallery provides a unique snapshot of contemporary ceramic arts. 420 pages, sc
  
Books_Images/500-Teapots.jpg "500 Teapots"
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ceramic artists celebrate the human form No other book has ever presented such a varied, captivating collection of contemporary ceramics based on the human form. The works range from representational to abstract. Many entries come with detailed images, 8 x 8, 408 pages sc
 
Books_Images/500-tile-book.jpg "500 Tiles"
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An Inspiring Collection of International Works. From press-molded pieces to carved works showcasing spectacular surface treatments, these magnificent tiles will inspire beginners and professionals, as well as collectors and enthusiasts. As always in this acclaimed series, all the contributors are accomplished artists, renowned in the field. 420 color pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/500woodbowls "500 Wood Bowls"
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These 500 exquisite examples, many by pioneering artisans, show just how much the bowl has been "reinvented" by craftpeople all over the world as both an iconic object and as a departure for self-expression. 8 x 8, 426 color pages sc
 
Books_Images/airbrush-complete-studio-handbook "Airbrush: The Complete Studio Handbook"
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By Radu Vero. Learn the materials, mediums, and methods for the creative use of this versatile tool - from photographic retouching to fine art. 192 pages, 86 color plates, 198 black and white illustrations., sc.
  
Books_Images/alternativekilns.jpg "Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku • Sagger • Pit • Barrel"
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James C Watkins & Paul Andrew Wandless. A group of artisans demonstrate how to build low-cost, low-tech, high quality kilns making it possible to produce rich surface effects from alternative reduction firing techniques. Includes basic procedures and easy-to-follow directions. 128 pages. Soft Cover.
 
americanshino.jpg "American Shino"
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The Glaze of a Thousand Faces, Lester Richart. The Shino glaze, developed in Japan more than 400 years ago, has found a new life in America. The thoughts, glaze recipes, and illustrations of more than forty artisans document this phenomenon. Limited Edition: only five in stock. 124 pages. Soft Cover.
 
Books_Images/architecturalceramics.jpg "Architectural Ceramics for the Studio Potter"
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Peter King, a respected teacher, shows how large-scale ceramic projects are designed, built and installed. Sample projects are designed, built and installed. Sample projects in color: a press molded door surround, carved-relief countertop, a dimensional fireplace, plus handbuilt and thrown sinks and pedestals. 144 pages, soft cover.
 
Books_Images/artcraftofceramics.jpg "Art & Craft of Ceramics, The"
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Techniques, Projects, Inspiration. Maria Frigola. This colorful technique-packed manul absolutely inspiring. Lavishly illustrated and visually attractive, it provids both practical and creative information on tools and materials, production processes, glazing, and decorative techniques. Put all that new knowledge to work on six step by step projects. 144 pages, soft cover.
 
Books_Images/art-from-many-hands "Art From Many Hands"
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Multi-cultural Art Projects by Jo Miles Schuman. Creativity and culture come together in this guidebook to ethnic crafts, from Chinese calligraphy to Pueblo Indian pottery to Adinkra cloth from Ghana. This will appeal to adults and children. 304 pages, sc
 
Books_Images/art-soul-glass-beads "Art and Soul of Glass Beads, The"
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THE ART AND SOUL OF GLASS BEADS by Susan Ray and Richard Pearce. 14 bead artists share their inspiration and methods. Includes 30 projects. Step-by-step instructions, clear illustrations and stirring photography show how you can create stunning necklaces, earrings, bracelets, eye-glass holders, lariats and more. 143 pages, sc.
  
art-of-airbrushing "Art of Airbrushing, The"
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THE ART OF AIRBRUSHING FOR CERAMICS AND CRAFTS by G. Maynard Clark. This book is addressed to people working in ceramics and other crafts who want to learn to use an airbrush but are not prepared to invest in expensive equipment. It deals with the single-action airbrush. 31 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/artofcrystalline.jpg "Art of Crystalline Glazing, The"
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Basic Techniques, Jon & LeRoy Price. Crystalline glazing receives the coverage i deserves in this unique reference featuring 55 recipes and dozens of firing schedules. Incluses extensive technical information for both the novice and expert 250 color photos, 160 pages, soft cover.
 
art-decorated-mosaics "Art of Decorative Mosaics, The"
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This book by Elaine M. Goodwin is designed to instruct and inspire in the art of mosaic making. The tools, materials, techniques and methods are all explained clearly and in detail, to enable readers to create their own mosaics with confidence and understanding. 128 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/artofenameling "Art of Enameling, The"
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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
  
Books_Images/art-flowers "Art of Flowers, The"
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Let this fascinating book be your guide to the golden age of botanical illustration. Packed with dazzling color reproductions, many rarely seen, THE ART OF FLOWERS A CELEBRATION OF BOTANICAL ILLUSTRATION, ITS MASTERS AND METHODS by Jack Kramer offers gorgeous examples of how artists coaxed flowers to bloom on paper. 175 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/art-of-metal-clay "Art of Metal Clay, The"
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Techniques for Creating Jewelry and Decorative Objects by Sherri Haab. Details the essentials of working, firing, and finishing metal clay. This best-selling book now comes with an exciting DVD which demonstrates metal clay's remarkable versatility to be textured, molded, carved, and sculpted into beautiful jewelry. 144 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/art-mosaics "Art of Mosaics, The"
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A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment, and Techniques by Joaquim Chavarria. Mosaic art, both ancient and modern, is whown in its many brilliant forms and demonstrated in a series of detailed, step-by-step projects presented in this complete, hands-on manual. 160 pages, 600 color illustrations, sc.
 
Books_Images/ash-glazes "Ash Glazes"
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By Robert Tichane. "Ash Glazes" is the definitive reference for potters who want to achieve success with these highly variable glazes. Author Robert Tichane takes the guesswork out of ash glazes, sharing the results of his exhaustive research and experimentation. Recipes for nearly 40 ash glazes are included as well as instructions for making synthetic ash glazes. 216 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/atlas-anatomy "Atlas of Human Anatomy for the Artist"
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by Stephen Rogers Peck. Now in it's 21st printing, remains unsurpassed as a manual for students exploring human design. It includes sections on bones, muscles, surface anatomy, proportion, equilibrium, and locomotion. 272 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/backyard-mosaics "Backyard Mosaics"
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by Connie Sheerin. Brighten your porch, patio, deck, garden, and yard with decorative or practical objects you learn to make in this informative guide to creating mosaic. The nearly 30 projects and detailed instructions will provide guidance for the beginner and inspiration for artists of all levels. 128 full color pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/basics-china-painting "Basics of China Painting, The"
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OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Bill Thompson. This definitive guide to the art of china painting covers the subject so completely as to make it suitable for beginners as well as advanced china painters. 235 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/glass-engraving "Beginner's Guide to Glass Engraving, A"
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by Seymour Isenberg. Learn Glass Engraving and Create Stunning Works of Art. Glass is a magical medium and has inspired artists for thousands of years. Now you can learn how to create fabulous designs that transform ordinary glass into extraordinary works of art. Includes sample project with step-by-step instructions and more than 40 design templates included for your use. 232 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/kiln-formed-glass "Beginner's Guide to Kiln-Formed Glass, A"
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A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO KILN-FORMED GLASS Brenda Griffith. This comprehensive introduction features projects both beautiful and practical that are sure to appeal to all beginning glassworkers. It covers fundamentals, such as fusing, slumping and draping, as well as some intermediate and advanced techniques There’s also an invaluable troubleshooting section. 128 pages, hc
 
Books_Images/beginnersguideto.jpg "Beginner's Guide to Mosaics"
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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.
 
Books_Images/bigbookairbrush "Big Book of Airbrush, The"
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Basic Techniques and Materials.Comprehensive, lavishly illustrated and loaded with specific step-by-step instruction, this boo is for budding illustrators and graphic designers seeking a basic guide to all aspects of the art of airbrush painting. By Jose M. Parramon and Miguel Ferron. 144 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/bigbookceramics "Big Book of Ceramics, The"
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by Joaquim Chavarria. An easy to follow text accompanied by hundreds of color photographs and schematic drawings that illustrate every material, technique, piece of equipment, and step-by-step demonstration. The core of the book is dedicated to presenting the full range of ceramic techniques: hand-building, molding, throwing, glazing and firing. 192 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/business-legal-forms "Business and Legal Forms for Fine Artists"
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By Tad Crawford. Includes 19 ready to Use Forms, Negotiation Checklists, Extra Tear-out Forms, Also Includes Forms on a CD-ROM. Here's a complete set of business and legal forms, including sample contracts, for your every need as a fine artist. 158 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/celadon "Celadon Blues"
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The beautiful, subtle, and visually varied glaze effects of celadons can be achieved with the guidance of this terrific study from noted chemist and potter Robert Tichane, who has done years of research to dissect ancient Chinese glazes and re-create them with modern materials. 214 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/ceramic-bead-jewelry "Ceramic Bead Jewelry"
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by Jennifer Heynen. Learn how to create a variety of striking projects using low-fire clay and a rainbow of colorful glazes. The basic techniques include hand-rolling, cutting, stamping, press-molding, and extruding, as well as surface embellishment, and 30 of the colorful finished jewelry projects are wonderfully simple. 128 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/ceramicextruding.jpg "Ceramic Extruding"
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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.
  
Books_Images/ceramicglazehb.jpg "Ceramic Glaze Handbook, The"
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Materials, Techniques, Formulas Mark Burleson. No pot is left unturned, as the author features elegant examples of major glaze techniques. This well-illustrated handbook covers glaze chemistry, application techniques, firing, and problem solving. Useful for studio potters and hobbyists. 144 color pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/ceramicspectrum.jpg "Ceramic Spectrum, The "
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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.
  
Books_Images/ceramic-style "Ceramic Style"
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MAKING AND DECORATING PATTERNED CERAMIC WARE. Authors John Hinchclliffe & Wendy Barber reveal the sources of their creative approach and show in practical detail how non-professionals can reproduce some of their effects. 160 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/ceramic-technology "Ceramic Technology for Potters and Sculptors"
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"Ceramic Technology for Potters and Sculptors" by Yvonne Hutchinson Cuff is a comprehensive and accessible instructional manual that demonstrates the technology involved in making and firing ceramics. Includes 46 exercises, offering a full and detailed explanation of the expected results together with supporting discussion. Fully illustrated with 34 color and 93 black-and-white illustrations, 407 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/ceramics-class-glazing-techniques "Ceramics Class: Glazing Techniques"
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by Joaquim Chavarria. This volume explores the many aspects of preparing and using ceramic glazes, from the classification of various glaze types to calculating formulas and mixing glazes, to the methods fro applying and firing them, in both the oxidation and reduction kiln atmospheres. 64 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/ceramics-class-throwing-techniques "Ceramics Class: Throwing Techniques"
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by Joaquim Chavarria. Mastering techniques on the potter's wheel is one of the most important and rewarding aspects of ceramics. This practical manual provides in-depth coverage of all the basics and a number of advanced methods. 64 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/ceramics-materialsforinspirationaldesign "Ceramics Materials for Inspriational Design"
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From the manual manipulation of raw clay to the producation of an advanced ceramic that improves the force of a tennis racket, this amazingly versatile material has many surprising uses. This book explores and illustrates a range of modern ceramic materials. 159 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/ceramics-waysofcreation "Ceramics Ways of Creation"
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In Ceramics -Ways of Creation, noted ceramist Richard Zakin shares insights from 36 contemporary ceramic artists, exploring the ideas that drive and inspire them to create and the way they make their visions real. 288 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/cfb-handbuilding "Ceramics for Beginners: Hand Building"
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by Shay Amber. This beautiful new book by artist Shay Amber will inspire even the most intimidated beginner. Just as in her celebrated workshops, Amber guides would-be ceramists through all the basics, from selecting the right clay body to embellishing the surface with fabulous decorations and gorgeous glaze treatments to setting a firing temperature. 128 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/cfb-wheel-throwing "Ceramics for Beginners: Wheel Throwing"
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Emily Reason takes the beginner ceramist through nine projects, starting from one of two fundamental forms (cylinder or bowl). Color bands throughout point the reader to related information on various techniques, while gallery sections provide inspiration. 128 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/ceramicforgardenland.jpg "Ceramics for Gardens & Landscapes"
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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.
 
Books_Images/ceramicsmastering.jpg "Ceramics: Mastering the Craft"
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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.
  
Books_Images/childrenclaysc.jpg "Children, Clay and Sculpture"
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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.
 
Books_Images/china-painting "China Painting With Stains"
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OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Daisy Books. Includes 17 black and white patterns and color illustrations. Designs include wild roses, holly, poinsettias, jonquils, tulips, violets, apples, cherries, purple plums, oranges, Florida lemons, strawberries, daisies, dogwood, pears, blackberries, gooseberries, grapes, orchid and pansies. 28 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/clayloversguide.jpg "Clay Lover's Guide to Making Molds, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/clay-thepotterswheel "Clay: the Potter's Wheel"
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By Maurice Sapiro. Learning to throw on the potter's wheel, acquiring the skills and techniques necessary to transform a rotating mass of clay into a functional, aesthetic form, is a challenging, sometimes frustrating, often rewarding venture. In an effort to make the learning and teaching process meaningful and productive, this book presents lessons based on the concept of throwing geometric shapes. 87 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/clays-and-glazes "Clays and Glazes in Studio Ceramics"
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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
 
Books_Images/colour "Colour in Clay"
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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.
  
Books_Images/glass-beadmaking "Complete Book of Glass Beadmaking, The"
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.176 color pages, available in hard cover or soft cover.
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Books_Images/complete-pottery-making "Complete Book of Pottery Making, The"
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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.
  
Books_Images/complete-ceramics "Complete Ceramics"
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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-hig.jpg "Complete Guide to High Fire Glazes, The"
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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
  
Books_Images/complete-metalsmith "Complete Metalsmith, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/decorated-earthenware "Complete Potter: Decorated Earthenware"
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In "The Complete Potter: Decorated Earthenware", Mike Levy looks at the materials, equipment and techniques needed to create beautiful decorated earthenware. 96 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/complete-potter-porcelain "Complete Potter: Porcelain"
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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.
 
Books_Images/complete-potter-throwing "Complete Potter: Throwing"
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In "The Complete Potter: Throwing", Richard Phethean examines in depth the materials, equipment, and techniques needed for successful throwing. 96 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/contemporary-ceramics "Contemporary Ceramics"
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This book is an unprecedented survey of the most outstanding ceramics from all over the world produced in the last few years. 176 pages, 261 color illustrations, hc.
 
Books_Images/contemporary-porcelain "Contemporary Porcelain"
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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.
  
Books_Images/copper-red-glazes "Copper Red Glazes"
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A Guide to Producing These Elusive Glazes by Robert Tichane. Here is the ultimate reference for potters who want to succeed with copper red glazes without doing extensive and frustrating experimentation. "Copper Red Glazes" is the most comprehensive collection of information ever compiled on this fascinating and popular glaze. Previously published as "Reds, Reds, Copper Reds". 306 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/crafting-asabusiness "Crafting as a Business"
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The most comprehensive craft business book ever published! Crafting as a Business covers every aspect of creating a craft business from the ground up-from pricing to product development. Wendy Rosen writes clearly and authoritatively from personal and professional experience, relating the information that all would-be craft professionals need to know. 240 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/creative-calligraphy "Creative Calligraphy Sourcebook, The"
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by Adrian Waddington. A comprehensive guide to calligraphy. Includes 24 classic alphabets to copy and 50 inspirational project ideas. 144 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/creativeconcrete "Creative Concrete Ornaments for the Garden"
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Sherri Hunter, author of the best-selling Creating with Concrete, proves that concrete isn't just for sidewalks anymore; it's perfect for gardens too. Thirty beautiful designs suggest the range of this increasingly popular material, and the illustrated instructions make the craft's fundamentals easy to learn. 176 color pages, hc,
  
Books_Images/creative-glass "Creative Glass Techniques"
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CREATIVE GLASS TECHNIQUES FUSING PAINTING LAMPWORK by Bettina Eberle. A thorough introduction to painting, shaping and fusing glass. Complete with practical information and beautiful photographs, this unique guide will introduce you to the beauty, distinction and harmony in glasswork. 151 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/creative_metal_clay_jewelry "Creative Metal Clay Jewelry"
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CREATIVE METAL CLAY JEWELRY CeCe Wire. Imagine a material that looks and feels like clay yet, when fired, becomes solid gold and silver! That’s metal clay, and here are the techniques that will open up endless creative possibilities to every crafter. With this versatile product, metalwork becomes easier and faster than ever before. 144 pages, sc
  
Books_Images/decorating-ceramics "Decorating Ceramics"
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OVER 300 EASY TO PAINT PATTERNS by Nicky Cooney. With over 300 designs to choose from, it's so easy to make stunning, personalized ceramics. Just start with a plain ceramic dish of any style; copy a pattern; and begin painting. When you're guided every step of the way, you'll have no trouble reproducing any of these eye-catching pieces. 128 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/decorating-cookies "Decorating Cookies"
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By Joanna Farrow. Fabulously decorated cookies make a wonderful addition to any special celebration or festive gathering. Decorating Cookies contains a tempting selection of imaginative cookies of all shapes and sizes that have been embellished with icings and ecorations. 128 pages, more than 175 full-color photographs, sc.
  
Books_Images/decorativemosaics.jpg "Decorative Mosaics"
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Elaine M Goodwin. Contemporary artists share the latest trends in mosaics and explain how to achieve great results. In addition to an overview of all the basic techniques, an eyeopening gallery showcases a series of lovely and diverse pieces. Twelve original projects offer beautiful items for practical use and decorative touches. 96 color pages, sc,
 
Books_Images/dictionary-glass "Dictionary of Glass"
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In DICTIONARY OF GLASS, author Charles Bray has gathered together the various aspects of glass technology and practice in the only reference avialble of its king. 2nd Edition. 256 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/dough "Dough Folk Art"
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by Cheryl Owen. If you're looking for a craft that's fun, easy-to-do, and incredibly inexpensive, then dough crafting is for you! With ordinary flour, salt, and water, you can make fabulous decorations and accessories. 40 original, step-by-step projects let you explore salt dough's versatility and potential. 160 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/eco-craft "Eco Craft"
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By Susan Wasinger. Eco Craft details 30 truly beautiful home decor projects that elevate environmental consciousness to stylish new heights. Every project features at least one beauty shot in a modern home setting, easy-to-follow instructions, and step-by-step color photos, while handy icons spotlight the key techniques, materials, and the estimated time to complete each project. 128 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/electrickilnceramics.jpg "Electric Kiln Ceramics"
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Richard Zakin provides information on kiln construction, maintenance, loading and firing. This valuable guide is an exhaustive review of clays, glazes, and techniques. Recipes for commercial and homemade clays and glazes guarantee successful results. 300 color photos and illustrations, 304 pages, hc,
 
Books_Images/enameling-on-metalclay "Enameling on Metal Clay"
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Pam East offers an exciting new technique to use with this versatile favorite. Enameling adds a whole new dimension to metal-clay jewelry. The striking, exciting projects in this book range in skill level from beginner to advanced and include projects such as earrings, pendants, pins, beads, and a ring. 96 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/encyclopedia-mosaic "Encyclopedia of Mosaic"
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by Elaine M. Goodwin, an international mosaic artist. A thorough reference guide for all mosaicists of all levels of expertise. Includes easy-reference A-to-Z entries on all the techniques, materials and equipment, as well as historical and design entries. It showcases the best modern mosaic art in the world today. 191 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/encyclopediaofpot.jpg "Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques"
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Peter Cosentino. Containing every essential pottery technique, this encyclopedia is an indispensable resource for all enthusiasts. A complete analysis of techniques covers both old and new methods of making and decorating work. 192 color pages, sc
  
Books_Images/encyclopedia-sculptingtechniques "Encyclopedia of Sculpting Techniques, The"
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COMPREHENSIVE VISUAL GUIDE TO TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY TECHNIQUES. By John Plowman. From assemblage to brazing, more than 30 techniques unfold in these beautifully illustrated pages. Cast and carve, weld and mold, model and rivet. Build a solid foundation for your sculpture-making skills. 176 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/encyclopedia-of-sculpture-techniques "Encyclopedia of Sculpture Techniques"
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John Mills. From accelerators to workmate, here is everything a sculptor needs to know. Written with the working sculptor in mind, this second edition includes the latest information. Recipes and facts about setting, hardening, and curing times are invaluable. 25 color and 162 b&w illustrations, 233 pages, sc,
  
Books_Images/essentialguidetommsc.jpg "Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting, The"
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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,
 
etchall/etchingtopaint "Etching To Paint"
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Eight artists give you step by step instructions to try 36 projects. Instructions are included for glass etching techniques by Barb "B" Bosler. 56 pages, with 8 pages of full color.
  
Books_Images/extruded-ceramics "Extruded Ceramics"
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TECHNIQUES, PROJECTS, INSPIRATIONS by Diana Pancioli. Enter the remarkable world of extrusion, and you'll discover basic and inventive ways to build, support, and decorate works in clay. You'll learn how to choose the type of extruder that works best for you, design and make your own dies, choose and formulate clay bodies for extrusion, and create unique and attractive functional and sculptural works. 144 pages, hc
 
Books_Images/fashion-beading.jpg "Fashion Beading"
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FASHION BEADING Kim Ballor. Of all the crafts, beading keeps growing fastest in popularity, and these jewelry projects show precisely why. They are beautiful to look at, fun to wear, and amazingly simple to make. Beading basics include stringing, wire loop wrapping, and stitching dangles and fringe. A Selection of the Crafters Choice Book Club. 128 color pages, hc,
  
Books_Images/faux "Faux Surfaces in Polymer Clay"
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30 Techniques and projects that imitate precious stones, metals, wood and more. By Irene Semanchuk Dean. 144 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/figure-in-clay.jpg "Figure in Clay, The"
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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,
  
Books_Images/fired-up "Fired Up!"
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HOT DESIGNS AND COOL TECHNIQUES FOR PAINTING POTTERY by Katherine Duncan. Even if you've never held a paintbrush before, you can create great-looking painted pottery. Thanks to this first-of-its-kind book, you'll discover how easy and fast it is to transform a white ceramic form into an original work of art!
 
Books_Images/flameworking "Flameworking"
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FLAMEWORKING: CREATING GLASS BEADS, SCULPTURES & FUNCTIONAL OBJECTS Elizabeth Ryland Mears. Form beads, candlesticks, and art objects from a rod of cold glass and a torch. Heat it, manipulate it, and beautiful new figures emerge from the fire. That's flameworking! Lavish illustrations capture the entire artistic process. The results are amazing! 176 pages, sc
  
Books_Images/clay-bronze "From Clay to Bronze"
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FROM CLAY TO BRONZE A STUDIO GUIDE TO FIGURATIVE SCULPTURE by Tuck Langland demystifies the complex art of creating figure sculptures in bronze, going beyond theory straight to hands-on practice. Whether you are an experienced sculptor trying bronze for the first time, or someone entirely new to sculpture, this book will serve as your one-stop reference. 240 pages, 300 b/w and 38 color illustrations, sc.
 
Books_Images/fromordtoextraord.jpg "From Ordinary to Extraordinary"
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FROM ORDINARY TO EXTRAORDINARY: ART & DESIGN PROBLEM SOLVING Ken Vieth. Transform technique into passionate artistic expression! These dynamic teaching ideas and projects will stimulate interest in a range of media and motivate students to find highly individual solutions to visual problems, while encouraging teamwork. 148 pages, sc,
  
Books_Images/functionalpottery.jpg "Functional Pottery"
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FUNCTIONAL POTTERY - SECOND EDITION Hopper briefly covers the history of pottery, analyses pottery forms as variations on basic geometric shapes, then discusses what makes a pot visually pleasing as well as practical to use. This is both a "how-to" and a "why-to" book. Includes a "portfolio" presenting the work of 16 contemporary potters. 250 color photos, 300 b&w photos. 255 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/gilded "Gilded Vessel The Lustrous Art and Life of Beatrice Wood"
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Garth Clark has produced a lavishly illustrated memoir of his cherished friend, Beatrice Wood. "Gilded Vessel" presents Wood's incomparable ceramic forms in photographs of exceptional beauty and clarity; it is the first book to feature this work extensively in large-format color reproductions. 127 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/glass-artists-medium "Glass and Artist's Medium"
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by Lucartha Kohler. The world of glassmaking has been shrouded in secrecy for centuries. Artisans guarded their methods for making glass, and many of their secrets went with them to the grave. But through years of practice, experience and diligent research, author Lucartha Kohler has unearthed the recipes of the old glass masters as well as introducing today's top techniques.
 
Books_Images/glazebookthe.jpg "Glaze Book, The"
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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,
  
Books_Images/glaze-of-color "Glaze of Color, A"
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Creating Color and Design on Ceramics. By Jane Davies. The art of decorating pottery has never been as popular or accessible as it is today. With its fresh fun designs and vibrant colors, Jane Davies's work, as well as that of her contributing artists, is sure to inspire crafters and artists at all levels of expertise. 112 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/glazemaster "GlazeMaster 2.0"
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A Glaze and Clay Database and Calculation Program for Windows and Macintosh computers. For beginners it can serve as a convenient database to file and organize your recipe collection while exposing you to the Seger unity formula and related calculations to help you better understand your glazes. For more advanced practitioners, it can be a powerful tool to help you design better glazes or correct faults in existing ones. Includes a CD and user's guide. Free upgrades to the current version 2.3r3 are available on-line.
  
Books_Images/Great-Clay-Adventure.jpg "Great Clay Adventure, The"
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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,
 
Books_Images/great-pots "Great Pots"
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CONTEMPORARY CERAMICS FROM FUNCTION TO FANTASY. Explores the best works of contemporary studio potters worldwide in a large, full-color format. Focuses on the Newark Museum's collection. 200 color photographs, 208 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/halloween-crafts "Halloween Crafts"
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EERILY ELEGANT DECOR by Mark Wood and Kasey Rogers. You'll learn how to make your own "Instant Ancestors", Creepy, Drippy Candles, stylish masks with panache, incredible centerpieces, decorations and place settings. 128 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/hand-formed-ceramics "Hand-Formed Ceramics"
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HAND-FORMED CERAMICS: CREATING FORM AND SURFACE by Richard Zakin presents potters with a global survey of various artists' techniques for creating sculpture, vessels, and wall pieces. 226 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/handbuiltceramics.jpg "Handbuilt Ceramics"
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HANDBUILT CERAMICS: PINCHING, COILING, EXTRUDING, MOLDING, SLIP CASTING, SLAB WORK Kathy Triplett "Handbuilt Ceramics" is a big, colorful, and complete how-to manual for shaping clay without a potter's wheel, as well as a color gallery of handbuilt work by some of today's best ceramists. Features eight projects with materials lists and step-by-step instructions. 160 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/handbuilttableware.jpg "Handbuilt Tableware"
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HANDBUILT TABLEWARE: MAKING DISTINCTIVE PLATES, BOWLS, MUGS, TEAPOTS AND MORE Kathy Triplett. Imagine making serving dishes perfectly suited to the food you're preparing! A simple guide to hand-build stylish, customized tableware. Even beginners will easily follow the illustrated instructions for making slabs, extruding, molding, and more. 144 color pages, sc,
  
Books_Images/handmade-tile.jpg "Handmade Tiles"
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HANDMADE TILES: DESIGNING MAKING DECORATING Frank Giorgini. Easy-to-understand, treatment of the art of making tiles that provides a wealth of practical information, from design and formation, through decoration and installation. “The definitive guide to tile and how to make it. This is a book that demands your perusal.”—The Tile Heritage Foundation. 144 color pages, sc,
 
Books_Images/start-succeed-artist "How To Start and Succeed as an Artist"
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How to Start and Succeed as an Artist is the definitive guide for both devoted amateurs and beginning professionals who want to make art a rewarding career or avocation. 231 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/illustrateddictionaryof.jpg "Illustrated Dictionary of Practical Pottery"
ILLUSTRATED DICTIONARY OF PRACTICAL POTTERY - THIRD and FOURTH EDITION Robert Fournier. From Abrasive to Zirconium, this alphabetical pottery guide provides easy to find information on terms, techniques, processes, equipment, and much more. Whatever the potter needs to find, it's here in concise, yet comprehensive, definitions. 500 illustrations, 4th edition is 368 pages soft cover, 3rd edition is 314 pages in hard cover.
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Books_Images/imagetransferonclay.jpg "Image Transfer on Clay"
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IMAGE TRANSFER ON CLAY: SCREEN, RELIEF, DECAL & MONOPRINT TECHNIQUES Paul Andrew Wandless. Contemporary ceramists have adapted traditional printmaking procedures to transfer images onto clay surfaces. The simple processes don’t require fancy equipment. Each method is carefully laid out in numerous photos, and shown on a finished piece. 112 color pages, hc,
  
Books_Images/inventive-mc-beaders "Inventive Metal Clay for Beaders"
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Here's a collection of 18 inspiring projects to jump start your metal clay creativity. "Inventive Metal Clay" explores how to set cubic zirconia, natural stones and cabochons; use texture plates, bead forms, cork clay, and brass screen; apply gold foil and enamel to fired metal clay and; incorporate fine silver wire and bezel strip.
 
Books_Images/jewelers-directory-finishes "Jeweler's Directory of Decorative Finishes, The"
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by Jinks McGrath. From Enameling and Engraving to Inlay and Granulation. An indispensable reference for jewelers, designers, students, and anyone working with base and precious metals, this is a complete guide to the tools, materials, and techniques for creating beautifully decorative finishes for jewelry, sc.
  
Books_Images/kilnbook.jpg "Kiln Book, The"
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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
 
Books_Images/low-fire "Low Fire"
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By Leon I. Nigrosh. This book presents low temperature firing methods and decorating techniques as approaches to designing and working in clay. 101 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/making-ceramic-sculpture "Making Ceramic Sculpture"
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Raul Acero explores every facet of the major methods of shaping clay and includes projects that demonstrate each. The book focuses on building hollow forms and effectively covers the techniques of pinching, coiling, and slab work. 144 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/making_concrete_orn "Making Concrete Garden Ornaments"
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MAKING CONCRETE GARDEN ORNAMENTS Sherrie Warner Hunter has gathered the tried and- true techniques of sculptors and folk artists and tailored them for low-tech surroundings. Work with molds, model or carve with concrete, and treat concrete surfaces with mosaics for dazzling outdoor embellishments. Twenty- five projects in all. 144 pages, sc
  
Books_Images/makingmarks.jpg "Making Marks"
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MAKING MARKS: DISCOVERING THE CERAMIC SURFACE Robin Hopper offers a wealth of ceramic surface decoration possibilities, some rarely ever exposed, in this new all inclusive guide. Shows how the path from conception to reality was followed strengthening the potter's creative vision. This guide contains everything readers want and need to know! 250 color photos & illustrations, 304 pages, sc,
 
Books_Images/making-metal-beads "Making Metal Beads"
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By Pauline Warg. With this comprehensive skill-building guide at hand, jewelers of all levels can craft 30 stunning one-of-a-kind beads in shimmering silver, copper, brass, and other metals. An introduction to metalworking provides the basics, followed by creative design ideas and techniques specific to metal beadwork.
  
Books_Images/making_metal_jewelry "Making Metal Jewelry"
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MAKING METAL JEWELRY: PROJECTS, TECHNIQUES, INSPIRATION Joanna Gollberg. No soldering is required to make these metal necklaces, rings, bracelets, and earrings; they’re cold-connected, (crafted with such easy-to-learn skills as piercing, sawing, riveting, and joining) making them perfect for the beginning jeweler—yet with results that look completely professional. 112 pages, sc
 
Books_Images/making-Mosaics.jpg "Making Mosaics"
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MAKING MOSAICS: DESIGNS, TECHNIQUES & PROJECTS Leslie Dierks. Innovative techniques, in tandem with striking and original designs, will make you revel in the creative pleasure of fashioning beautiful mosaics. An overview covers four basic mosaic methods: pique assiette, direct, indirect, and three dimensional applications. Fifty artists provide invaluable hints and tricks of the trade. 128 pages, hc,
  
Books_Images/making-and-Installing-Han.jpg "Making and Installing Handmade Tiles"
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MAKING & INSTALLING HANDMADE TILES Angelica Pozo. Find out about basic tools and materials, glaze application, and techniques for making slab tiles. Get the lowdown on mosaics, and stamped, carved, and inlaid designs. Projects include everything from trivets to tabletops. A wealth of practical information in a visually breathtaking format. 160 color pages, hc,
 
Books_Images/marvelousmosaics.jpg "Marvelous Mosaics for Home and Garden"
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MARVELOUS MOSAICS FOR HOME & GARDEN George W. Shannon & Pat Torlen. Choose from a range of extraordinary mosaic techniques and materials for making 20 exceptional decorative items. Projects include a table adorned with rocks and glass, a mirrored tray, a 3-D decanter and more. 128 color pages, sc,
  
Books_Images/masteringcone6glazes.jpg "Mastering Cone 6 Glazes"
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MASTERING CONE 6 GLAZES: IMPROVING DURABILITY, FIT AND AESTHETICS John Hesselberth & Ron Roy provide almost entirely new information, based on their original research. The writing style throughout is precise, straightforward and easy to understand, even in the most technical chapters. This is a book written by potters for potters. It will become a classic. 168 pages, sc
 
Books_Images/metal-clay-beads "Metal Clay Beads"
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By Barbara Becker Simon. This reference guides readers from the fundamentals through advanced techniques in 22 outstanding metal clay bead projects. Learn how to add gemstones, glass and other objects; use molded and carved texture plates; etch photos into a surface; develop rich patinas; and more. 144 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/mc-beyond-basics "Metal Clay Beyond the Basics"
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Author Carol A. Babineau reaches far beyond the expected into wonderfully creative applications of this very accessible medium. She presents 24 projects in five jewelry categories-earrings, bracelets, pendants, pins, and toggles and clasps.
 
Books_Images/metal-clay-magic "Metal Clay Magic"
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METAL CLAY MAGIC: MAKING SILVER JEWELRY THE EASY WAY Nana Mizushima. This gorgeous full-color volume serves as an inviting introduction to metal clay and includes step-by-step instructions and clear photographs with more than 25 appealing easy to make projects including beads, earrings, pendants, and unique origami projects. 128 pages, sc
  
Books_Images/mc-rings "Metal Clay Rings"
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Shape metal clay into showpiece jewelry with "Metal Clay Rings" by Irina Miech. Includes 18 original designs, each with step-by-step photos and instructions; suggestions for tools and supplies designed specifically for ring making; ideas for sizing and accounting for shrinkage; and variations on each design to engage your creativity.
 
Books_Images/mc-beaders "Metal Clay for Beaders"
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"Metal Clay for Beaders" is an essential resource for both beaders and metal clay artists. Beaders will learn to enhance their pieces with custom made pendants, findings, rings, and more. Metal clay artists will learn to incorporate crystals, pearls, glass and gemstones ionto their designs. Step-by-step instructions make each project easy to complete.
  
Books_Images/metallics-lustres "Metallics & Lustres"
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RARE FIND. OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Hugh Giese. This publication details the types of Metallic and Lustre overglazes, their application, firing techniques, and special techniques. 32 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/modeling-likeness-clay "Modeling a Likeness in Clay'
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STEP-BY-STEP TECHNIQUES FOR CAPTURING CHARACTER. Artists have always been fascinated by the special challenge of capturing the character, personality, and likeness of their portrait subjects. For the sculptor, clay is certainly the most sympathetic medium. In this book, author Daisy Grubbs demonstrates in thorough detail a proven method for fashioning clay into convincing portraits. 160 pages, hc.
  
Books_Images/modeling-figure-clay "Modeling the Figure in Clay"
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A SCULPTOR'S GUIDE TO ANATOMY BY BRUNO LUCCHESI AND MARGIT MALMSTROM. Master sculptor Bruno Lucchesi invites you on a guided tour of the human form. Follow him as he creates a figure in clay-literally from the inside out-starting with the skeleton, laying on the muscles to show male and female anatomy, and finishing with a complete figure sculpture with every detail of face and hair carefully modeled. 143 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/moldmakingforceramics.jpg "Mold Making for Ceramics"
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MOLD MAKING FOR CERAMICS Donald E. Frith. This is the ultimate guide to moldmaking. It’s a well-organized, relatively easy-tofollow exposition of a potentially daunting subject. The ceramist is guided carefully through the production and uses of dozens of types of molds for plastic and liquid clay. Many b&w photos plus 16 color pages, 240 pages, sc,
  
Books_Images/more-mc-beaders "More Metal Clay for Beaders"
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18 Innovative Projects. Combine easy-to-use metal clay with beads and wire to create dazzling jewelry. With clear instructions and step-by-step photos, Irina Miech teaches how to make one-of-a-kind components you can use to create beaded necklaces, bracelets, earrings and pins.
 
Books_Images/mosaic-sourcebook "Mosaic Sourcebook, The"
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by Paul Siggins and Paul Cooper. Mosaic projects, designs and motifs. Learn this addictive and inexpensive craft with these stunning mosaics. 8 step-by-step projects suitable for the complete beginner. Each project is accompanied by a black-and-white template. 96 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/mosaictechniques.jpg "Mosaic Techniques & Traditions"
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MOSAIC TECHNIQUES & TRADITIONS: PROJECTS & DESIGNS FROM AROUND THE WORLD Sonia King. With the breathtaking work of hundreds of artists on display throughout, this visually arresting volume showcases mosaics from all corners of the globe. Covers tools, materials, and techniques as well as design considerations and methods of creating the actual mosaic. 256 pages, hc
 
Books_Images/mosaic-workshop "Mosaic Workshop"
MOSAIC WORKSHOP A GUIDE TO DESIGNING AND CREATING MOSAICS by Emma Biggs and Tessa Hunkin. 24 stylish projects for home and garden provides a comprehensive course in this ancient and versatile craft. Design and create striking mosaics for home and garden; applications range from tables and mirror frames to splashbacks, walls and floors; twenty four colorful mosaic projects feature a variety of motifs, including birds, fish, animals, figures, fruit and abstract designs. 200 color photos and an inspiring gallery of work demonstrate key features of mosaic design. 144 pages, hc or sc
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Books_Images/new-ceramic-design "New Ceramic Design"
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"New Ceramic Design" presents the best works of 70 exceptional contemporary artists. The collection is displayed in 250 full-color photographs, accompanied by a commentary rich in insight and warm with appreciation of these subtle masterpieces. 128 pages, hc.
 
Books_Images/new_dir_in_metal_clay "New Directions in Metal Clay"
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NEW DIRECTIONS IN METAL CLAY: 25 CREATIVE JEWELRY PROJECTS Cece Wire details all the newest innovations and clays, as well as the basics for beginners. She includes every form and formula, plus an extensive array of cutting-edge techniques that range from stone-setting to surface finishing. hand-building, molding, throwing, glazing, and firing. 144 pages, hc
  
Books_Images/newways-polymer-clay "New Ways with Polymer Clay"
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NEW DIRECTIONS IN POLYMER CLAY: THE NEXT GENERATION OF PROJECTS AND TECHNIQUES by Kris Richards. Polymer clay is the most popular crafting medium today. It is colorful, versatile, and easy to work with. Items made from polymer clay can be baked in an ordinary oven or air dried, and finished using a variety of techniques and materials. 99 pages, sc
 
Books_Images/oops "Oops"
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RARE FIND. OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Dale Swant. A collection of common hobby ceramic goofs, flubs, errors, mistakes, faults, questions you always wanted to or should have asked; and how to avoid or correct them! 23 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/overglazesonglass "Overglazes on Glass"
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OUT OF PRINT BOOK by Adrienne Cocalas and Hugh Giese. A collection of techniques using enamels, metallics, and lusters on glass. The authors' insturctions can be easily followed to allow you to explore the exciting art form of decorating glass. 48 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/painted-clay "Painted Clay"
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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.
  
Books_Images/painting-glass "Painting on Glass"
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PAINTING ON GLASS CONTEMPORARY DESIGNS SIMPLE TECHNIQUES by Paige Gilchrist. Learn all the latest styles and techniques, then create spectacular versions of the painted glassware that has become some of today's hottest home accessories. hc.
 
Books_Images/paper "Paper, Scissors, Sculpt!"
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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.
  
Books_Images/patterncompanionmosaics.jpg "Pattern Companion: Mosaics, The"
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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,
 
Books_Images/penlandbookofceramics.jpg "Penland Book of Ceramics, The"
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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
  
Books_Images/penland-book-of-glass "Penland Book of Glass, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/penland-jewelry "Penland Book of Jewelry, The"
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THE PENLAND BOOK OF JEWELRY: MASTER CLASSES IN JEWELRY TECHNIQUES Ten jewelers, who have taught at the influential Penland School of Crafts, present their unique work and the techniques used to create it. 232 pages, hc
  
Books_Images/portrait-clay "Portrait in Clay, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/potters-dictionary "Potter's Dictionary of Materials and Techniques, The"
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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.
  
Books_Images/pottersencylopedi.jpg "Potter's Encyclopedia of Color, Form and Decoration, The"
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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
 
Books_Images/pottersguidetocersur.jpg "Potter's Guide to Ceramic Surfaces"
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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
  
Books_Images/potters-palette "Potter's Palette, The"
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OUT OF PRINT - RARE BOOK by Christine Constant and Steve Ogden. A practical reference for all potters, containing an extensive directory of ceramic glazes and applications, and instructions for creating all the colors illustrated. Includes over 700 individual glaze colors. Ideal for potters using both earthenware and stoneware clays. Covers all stages of the process - mixing, applying, and firing - as well as health and safety aspects. 80 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/pottersprimer.jpg "Potter's Primer, The"
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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
  
Books_Images/potters-professional-handbook "Potter's Professional Handbook, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/potters-studio-handbook "Potter's Studio Handbook, The"
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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.
  
Books_Images/potters-workshop "Potter's Workshop"
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by Jenny Rodwell. 20 Unique ceramic projects for the small home studio. Learn to create your own colorful ceramics with this comprehensive course, specially designed for the home potter. hc
 
Books_Images/pottery-ceramics "Pottery & Ceramics"
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by Liza Gardner. Ideal for beginners and more experienced potters, this lavishly illustrated practical book contains 12 easy-to-make projects. Shows how to use glazes and clays. sc.
  
Books_Images/pottery-onthewheel "Pottery on the Wheel"
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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.
 
Books_Images/Quick-easy-mosaics "Quick & Easy Mosaics"
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QUICK & EASY MOSAICS INNOVATIVE PROJECTS & TECHNIQUES by Mariarita Macchiavelli. You don't have to be an experience artist or craftsperson to make beautiful mosaics; anyone can get great results with these quick and easy fundamentals. Master all the methods of choosing glass, cutting, coloring, and gluing, with six basic projects that include bowls, frames, jar lids and switch plates. Then inspired by a gallery of magnificent creations, decorating ideas and patterns for motifs like leaves and flowers, let your imagination run wild. Full color photographs of tools and techniques will take you every step of the way. 159 pages, sc.
  
Books_Images/raku..apractical.jpg "Raku: A Practical Approach"
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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
 
Books_Images/raku-review "Raku: A Review of Contemporary Work"
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RAKU - A REVIEW OF CONTEMPORARY WORK by Tim Andrews. Trace the history of raku, from its Japanese origins through its introduction to the west. He then discusses various raku techniques but the main thrust of the book is an exploration of the work and motivation of a number of international potters who use the medium today. 160 pages, hc
  
Books_Images/potters_of_Seagrove "Remarkable Potters of Seagrove, The"
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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
 
Books_Images/robin-hopper-ceramics "Robin Hopper Ceramics"
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Step into the studio with master artist Robin Hopper as he opens the door to his more than 50-year exploration of ceramics in "Robin Hopper Ceramics", more than 400 photos and illustrations showcase finished pieces, ideas and instructions ceramists can easily apply to their own work,sc.
  
Books_Images/safety "Safety in the Ceramics Studio"
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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.
 
Books_Images/sculpture-experience "Sculpture as Experience"
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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.
  
Books_Images/silver-clay-keepsakes "Silver Clay Keepsakes"
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By Katie Baum and Judi L. Hendricks. Metal clay is an amazing, easy-to-use material that's ideal for making personalized gifts. In "Silver Clay Keepsakes", the authors help you enter the wonderful world of silver clay and explore its many creative possibilities through 24 original projects.
 
Books_Images/smashingglazes.jpg "Smashing Glazes"
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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. 128 pages, hc
  
Books_Images/soda-glazing "Soda Glazing"
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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.
 
Books_Images/stepbystepcal.jpg "Step-By-Step Calligraphy"
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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
  
Books_Images/sumi-e "Sumi-E Book, The"
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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.
 
Books_Images/surface-design "Surface Design for Ceramics"
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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.
  
Books_Images/Tableware-in-clay "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.
 
Books_Images/terracotta "Terracotta The Technique of Fired Clay Sculpture"
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by Bruno Lucchesi and Margit Malmstrom. Terracotta is one of the fastest, most direct and inexpensive mediums available to the sculptor. Since the Renaissance, terracotta has been a favorite material for sculptors' small working models because, being fired not cast, it can be modeled with an enormous degree of freedom and inventiveness. Bruno Lucchesi shows you how to work with this medium from modeling the human form, to firing and finishing. sc.
  
Books_Images/tiling "Tiling"
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The installation handbook by Edward R. Lipinski. Dramatically or subtly transform any room with tiling, whether you want a hard-wearing floor or beautiful walls. With so many styles now offered in stores, what are your options and how do you complete the installation? Here's how to get the job done right using the latest methods and materials available. 160 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/water-features "Water Features for Small Gardens"
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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.
  
Books_Images/wheel-thrown-ceramics "Wheel-Thrown Ceramics"
$50.00
OUT OF PRINT - RARE BOOK by Don Davis. WHEEL-THROWN CERAMICS will walk you through every step. Within these pages you'll find a guide to gathering a basic set of hand tools; a tour through the world of ancient and modern potter's wheels; complete, step-by-step instructions for throwing and altering 11 beautiful projects; color "how-to" photos that illustrate hand positions for every stage of the throwing process; more than 180 inspirational color photos of thrown and altered work by some of the world's finest potters, 160 pages, sc.
 
Books_Images/wheelthrownpottery.jpg "Wheel-Thrown Pottery"
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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
  
Books_Images/wood-fired-stoneware "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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