The Encyclopedia of Pottery Techniques: A Unique Visual Directory of Pottery Techniques, with Guidance on How to Use Them

By Peter Cosentino

Book Overview

The new and up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive pottery book by ceramics expert Peter Cosentino The new and up-to-date edition of the popular and comprehensive pottery book by ceramics expert Peter Cosentino. Inside, discover all the major pottery techniques used the world over, from time-honoured traditional methods to exciting new developments. These include coiling, combing, resist decoration, sgraffito, slabbing and texturing clay. Once you've learnt these essential techniques, put your new skills into practice with a wealth of inspirational examples, ranging from bowls, vases and cups, to plaques, spheres and sculpture. In addition, advice on materials and equipment is provided inside to help you on your crafting journey, including kilns, glazes, moulds and more. Finally, a gallery of stunning images is featured throughout the book, demonstrating an array of beautiful designs by established potters and ceramicists that will inspire both beginners and experienced crafters.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1782216464
• ISBN13: 9781782216469
• Release Date: October 2018
• Publisher: Search Press
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 8.6"

Customer Reviews

Endless information

This is probably my favorite pottery book so far. It is exactly as the title states and I found myself saying "wow" over and over. This book came without the jacket but it was such a low price I'm surprised how great the book looks otherwise.

Lots of variety

I've been throwing for about 3 years and this book was given to me as a gift. It briefly touches on many subject and has a lot of good pictures.I would recommend this to anyone with interest in pottery, both wheel throwing and hand building.

Great reference book!

This is a great reference book with lots of ideas and lots of illustrations. Great for someone who wants to explore out of just throwing or hand building. Great step by step ideas with great color illustrations.

the encyclopedia of pottery techniques

excellent reference book. covers all aspects of pottery. full of wonderful ideas and is a great inspiration for the artist. i am excited about adding this book to my reference libary.

Wonderful book to use in the classroom!

I ordered this book last year, to use in my high school ceramics classes, and it is already dog-eared! My kids use this book all the time to get ideas for their projects or just to start their creative juices flowing. My advanced students find it an invaluable source for unusual techniques and methods of decorating ceramic ware. I even use this book in order to get ideas for my curriculum for the year.

Excellent for beginners and advanced alike

This is a thoroughly beautiful book with explanations of the most typical pottery techniques. The descriptions of the techniques are in some cases not as detailed as one might want, but if you know what you're doing, they are good enough. The photos in the book are particularly inspiring and beautiful. There are some lovely examples shown of every technique discussed. I highly recommend this to anyone new to pottery as a source of inspiration and information.