The Beginner's Guide to Decorating Pottery

An Introduction to Glazes, Patterns, Inlay, Luster, and Dimensional Designs

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Pub Date 5 Sep 2023 | Archive Date 1 Aug 2023

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Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more.

With an emphasis on learning new skills, having fun, and embracing imperfection, The Beginner’s Guide to Decorating Potterysupports your creative process as you explore:
 
  • Basic information on working with clays as well as materials used for decorating.
  • Tutorials on color theory, combining form and function, and the importance of keeping a sketchbook.
  • Beginner-friendly projects that show how to apply surface-design techniques to simple pieces such as coasters, a cheeseboard, a wall hanging, plates, tumblers, vases, planters, and more.

Throughout the book, skill-building is front and center, with tips and tricks to help you crack the code and make pieces you’re proud of. Gallery work from some of today’s top ceramics artists is sure to inspire potters of all levels. What will you make first?

For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the Essential Ceramics Skills series from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.

Explore even more ceramics techniques with:The Beginner’s Guide to Wheel Throwing and The Beginner’s Guide to Hand Building.
Join ceramic artist Emily Reinhardt to learn how to decorate pottery surfaces with glazes, gold luster, patterns and marks, inlay designs, dimensional shapes, and much more.

With an emphasis on...

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ISBN 9780760381397
PRICE US$24.99 (USD)
PAGES 160

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I used to love making pottery in art class when I was a young girl. This book is more advanced than the first time I decorated my pieces. I want to purchase this book for my niece and friend S they are enthusiasts and would appreciate the descriptions and details the author has crafted. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC. Five stars.

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I am a potter from a long way back, I love working with clay and creating shapes that turn into objects that I rather like the shape of and/or I can use.. And there lies my problem I make shapes, but I find the decoration a little more difficult. And this is where these book has been really enjoyable and helpful to me. There are so many option like inlaying, relief designs, so many things to take into account like clay bodies, what glazes, - over glazing or luster and what color, texture and pattern. This book has great examples and information which opens up my mind to looking beyond the shape. Thanks you NetGalley and the publishers for the DRC

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