{"product_id":"9780760374764-beginners-guide-to-hand-building","title":"The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building","description":"\u003cmeta content=\"text\/html; charset=utf-8\" http-equiv=\"Content-Type\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Beginner’s Guide to Hand Building\u003c\/i\u003e is a friendly, contemporary take on the classic hand-building book—perfect for new and returning ceramic artists.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoin the home pottery revolution!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Whether you have access to a communal studio or not, \u003cb\u003ehand building projects can travel just about anywhere\u003c\/b\u003e. Take your clay outside or \u003cb\u003ework at the kitchen table\u003c\/b\u003e, with \u003cb\u003einstruction from best-selling ceramics author Sunshine Cobb\u003c\/b\u003e. In this book, you’ll find all the \u003cb\u003enecessary fundamentals\u003c\/b\u003e, including a thorough discussion of clay as well as helpful tips for \u003cb\u003ekeeping your body and mind in top shape\u003c\/b\u003e. Then pick the path that’s right for you in the chapters that follow.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDevelop new skills and unlock your own creativity as you explore:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSculptural \u003c\/b\u003eprojects like miniature animals and plants. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFunctional \u003c\/b\u003eitems like scoops, a citrus reamer, and a coffee pour-over vessel. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMixed media\u003c\/b\u003e projects including a candlestick holder, mobile, and a soap dish. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e All along the way, \u003cb\u003eskill-building\u003c\/b\u003e is front and center, with \u003cb\u003econversational instructions and tips\u003c\/b\u003e to help you make pieces you’re proud to show off. \u003cb\u003eGallery work\u003c\/b\u003e from some of today’s top artists are sure to inspire potters of all levels. \u003cb\u003eWhat will you make first?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For beginners and those returning to ceramics, the \u003cb\u003eEssential Ceramics Skills series\u003c\/b\u003e from Quarry Books offer the fundamentals along with fresh, contemporary, and simple projects that build skills progressively.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rarewaves","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40955270201441,"sku":"9780760374764","price":17.44,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0092\/7504\/8033\/files\/stand_36366015_5a723b6a-019c-4112-a7a5-696545b36e98.jpg?v=1759442711","url":"https:\/\/www.rarewaves.com\/products\/9780760374764-beginners-guide-to-hand-building","provider":"Rarewaves.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}