{"product_id":"introducing-pottery-the-complete-guide-9780812221411","title":"Introducing Pottery: The Complete Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): Dan Rhode\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Press\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: University of Pennsylvania Press\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Pottery \u0026amp; Ceramics\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Pottery\u003c\/i\u003e, international potter and teacher Dan Rhode shares more than twenty years of experience in a well-organized, fully illustrated volume. Rhode's comprehensive overview of the methods, techniques, equipment, and theory allows novice and more advanced clay artists to solve problems as they develop and to keep improving. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eIntroducing Pottery\u003c\/i\u003e begins with a brief history of world ceramics and a practical discussion of the fundamentals of clay chemistry and composition. The guide quickly moves into step-by-step instructions for working in clay. It covers throwing and handbuilding methods, and even shows how to set up a clay studio. \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Pottery\u003c\/i\u003e includes an in-depth look at glaze making, formulation, and application that goes beyond mainstream glazes and allows artists to express their own aesthetic. Readers will learn about the differences between firing techniques, and how to use them in variety of kilns. Each method is illustrated with full color photographs of professional ceramicists at work in their studios. Easy-to-read tables and charts also complement the clearly written instructions. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 200 color illustrations and inspiring writing from a master ceramicist, \u003ci\u003eIntroducing Pottery\u003c\/i\u003e belongs in every new clay worker's library. As potters gain experience, this guide will continue to be a valuable source of information, giving them the tools to evaluate and learn from their experience.","brand":"University of Pennsylvania Press","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":45494444228759,"sku":"9780812221411","price":3137.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9780812221411.webp?v=1767445058","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/introducing-pottery-the-complete-guide-9780812221411","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}