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No Kiln? No Problem! Learn to make beautifully textured home décor accents with inexpensive air-dry clay! The process is easy, and the results are surprisingly stylish when you follow the tips, advice, and instruction from author and clay artist-designer Radka Hostasova. Aimed at absolute beginners—this book starts with an overview of the tools and materials needed to produce the best results. A comprehensive'Getting Started'chapter teaches essential home pottery techniques such as rolling slab, coiling, sculpting, and pinching. Also included are creative ideas for adding color with acrylic paint, watercolor, and metallics. At the book's heart are a range of beautiful projects, including trinket bowls, napkin rings, wall hangings, coasters, and others. Each lesson comes with a detailed reference photograph and easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions. Roll, coil, sculpt and carve air-dry clay to create beautiful projects Make modern and stylish projects such as coasters, trinket dishes, home décor accents, kid's projects, and more Use easy home pottery as a mode of relaxation and stress relief

Learn the tools and techniques you need to start making ceramic mugs, bowls, and more!Step-by-step instructions complete with color photographsIncludes a chapter on bisque firing, waxing, and glazing4 basic pottery projects for the beginning potterThe art of pottery making is described in detail for the beginning potter. Complete with a chapter on tools and materials to get started, this easy-to-use guide explains and illustrates how to wedge clay, use a pottery wheel, shape and trim pots, determine clay thickness, add handles, and a host of other pottery-making techniques. It also contains a chapter on bisque firing and glazing, the final steps in creating beautiful and functional pottery. Includes complete instructions for making a large bowl, three styles of mugs, and a sugar bowl and creamer set.

Desde estas páginas se anima al lector a entrar en la magia de la forma a través de la cerámica, gracias a la extraordinaria cualidad plástica de las arcillas. Para ello se necesitan pocas cosas, básicamente las manos, y muchas ganas de descubrir. Este libro ofrece una amplia información técnica para trabajar la cerámica: los materiales y útiles necesarios, los métodos esenciales para modelar (amasado, torno, moldes, etc.), para decorar las piezas (engobado, barnizado, etc.) y las claves de una cocción adecuada, en baja y en alta temperatura. El texto se complementa con seis ejercicios, ilustrados paso a paso, que resumen de un modo práctico lo expuesto en capítulos anteriores. Se concluye con una interesante Galería de obras que ilustran las infinitas posibilidades artísticas de la cerámica.

Transform inexpensive garden pots into works of art with this easy-to-use guide. From cascading flower urns and beautiful home accents to adorable kid projects, Crafting with Clay Pots has something for everyone. Inside you'll find simple techniques for embellishing terra cotta pots with paint, stencils, scrapbook paper, wooden accents, and more. Featured projects include: Tiered Cake Stand; French Bistro Lavender Pot; Chalk-Painted Entertaining Caddy; Baby Shower Favors; Blinged-Out Vanity Set; and so much more. Each decorative project takes only an hour to make and is perfect for gift-giving and children's crafts. With all of these creative ideas, you'll soon have lots of fun gifts, cute decorations, and handy storage solutions for everyone to love and enjoy!

Complete Ceramics marries modern appeal with an age-old craft. This book features a collection of techniques beginning with basics such as making pinch pots, coil building and slab construction to more advanced techniques such as throwing and mould-making. All techniques are followed by several inspiring projects such as the square-slabbed dish and square porcelain wall boxes. Once familiarised with the basics, the reader can progress to more advanced projects, which include glazing and wheel projects. Each project is designed to appeal to both the beginner and the seasoned potter. In addition to step-by-step instructions for all techniques, this must-have reference book also features a history of the subject and information about various clays and kilns. No matter your age or skill level, Complete Ceramics is guaranteed to be a classic in both style and content. (25,000 words) • Over 20 classic and contemporary ceramic projects • Features beginner, immediate and advanced techniques • Each chapter includes beginner, intermediate and advanced projects • Beautiful photography and concise instructions accompany each project Collins & Brown is proud to expand on this ever-popular series with this new title that will surely win over young and trendy crafters. Other titles in the series include Creative Embellishing (9781843404613), Complete Feltmaking (9781843403692) and Complete Origami (9781843403975).