How to Pottery Books

Pottery: A Beginner's Handbook

This book is a basic student guide that takes beginners into ceramics one step at a time. Clifford Hilliard's book provides information on materials, tools, and techniques. How-to photo sequences demonstrate each step. It also features review questions and quizzes. Author — Clifford Hilliard. This spiral bound book measures 8-1/2" × 11" (22 cm × 28 cm), and has 138 pages.

The Kiln Book

This updated third edition is the definitive guide on kiln design and construction for artisans and artists worldwide. Author Frederick Olsen draws on 40+ years of experience to offer complete plans and instructions for building kilns of all sizes and purposes. Includes principles for the design of highly efficient kilns, newly available refractory materials, building methods, flue types and construction, curved and common walls, bricklaying courses and arches. Updates include construction techniques, new kiln designs, as well as new safety equipment. Hundreds of photos and illustrations detail design and construction of all types of kilns. Advice on building materials and methods. Indispensable information for all ceramists & potters.

Basic Pottery Making:

All the Skills and Tools You Need to Get Started

ISBN - 9780811735315, Book

Author Franz, Linda
Publisher Stackpole Books

The Big Book of Ceramics

A Guide to the History, Materials, Equipment and Techniques of Hand-Building, Throwing, Molding, Kiln-Firing and Glazing Pottery and ceramics. Author: Joaquim Chavarria
Publisher - Watson-Guptill

Pottery on the Wheel

Teaches throwing techniques for cylindrical and open shapes, as well as advanced throwing of such forms as teapots and pitchers. Both books / volumes include appendixes on glazing and firing, a glossary and dated bibliography.

Pottery Analysis: A Sourcebook

Author: Rice, Prudence M.

ISBN13: 9780226711164 / ISBN10: 0226711161

Format: Paperback

Publication Date:12/1/2005

Publisher: University of Chicago