Throwing Pots (Ceramics Handbooks)
Rogers has taught pottery workshops at his home in Wales, and here he explains the basic principles of throwing, which is the principal technique of pottery making. He tells readers what equipment is needed (a potter's wheel and a variety of tools) and how to prepare the clay for wedging or kneading. With the help of step-by-step illustrations, Rogers explains how to make pots, jugs, plates, bottles, teapots, and lids, and discusses the process of turning and faceting. There is a chapter on design and one containing photographs of pots that were made with complicated techniques. There are numerous color and black-and-white illustrations and a list of places to see examples of hand-thrown pottery. An excellent introduction.George CohenCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved