The Urban Potter A Modern Guide to the Ancient Art of Hand-Building Bowls, Plates, Pots and More |
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| Author:
| Proctor, Emily |
| ISBN: | 978-1-914239-70-0 |
| Publication Date: | May 2023 |
| Publisher: | Octopus Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Kyle Books |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.99 |
Book Description:
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An illustrated step-by-step guide to making 20 unique handcrafted ceramics with simple, natural shapes and neutral tones without a kiln. With more and more people turning towards a slower way of life, away from endless screen time, creative pursuits like hand-building pottery are having their own boom.
The Urban Potter is for those interested in expressing themselves through the ancient, tactile art of hand-building ceramics, while also being a...
More Description An illustrated step-by-step guide to making 20 unique handcrafted ceramics with simple, natural shapes and neutral tones without a kiln.
With more and more people turning towards a slower way of life, away from endless screen time, creative pursuits like hand-building pottery are having their own boom. The Urban Potter is for those interested in expressing themselves through the ancient, tactile art of hand-building ceramics, while also being a guide to creating unique pieces.
Emily's naturally wheel-free, unique style favors simple yet interesting imperfect shapes. Her focus is on reconnecting with hand-building techniques of the past, resulting in gorgeously rustic, one-off pieces that explicitly and deliberately reject the myth of perfection. Step-by-step projects include kitchenware, decorative accessories and more (soap holders, multi-functional jars). All the techniques involved, from moulding to glazing, are fully explained. By the end of the book you will have learned how to create 20 beautifully one-off handcrafted pieces, while leaning into the joys of slow ceramics and the mindful, relaxing, patient nature of the art.