Make It in Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Ceramics [Spiral-bound]

Charlotte F. Speight (Author), John Toki (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997 | ISBN-10: 1559346329 | ISBN-13: 978-1559346320

An excellent introductory guide to creating clay

In this practical introductory guide, more than 250 illustrations show rather than tell beginners how to turn a lump of clay into the work they envision. Readers will find descriptions of basic tools, materials, and techniques, inspiring color examples of artists' creations, safety tips, and a glossary. Each chapter also includes creative exercises and room for notes or sketches.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 512 pages
• Publisher: Mayfield Pub Co (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1559346329
• ISBN-13: 978-1559346320
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.7 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,196,480 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Complete Beginner's Guide for Working with Clay, December 21, 1999

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Judith M. Pendleton - See all my reviews

This review is from: Make It in Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Ceramics (Spiral-bound)

When your professor comes over the first day of class and leafs through your brand new book and says, "Where did you get this...it's a great introduction to this class!" then proceeds to tell you he knows some of the potters and works pictured...you know it's a GREAT book. From learning where clay comes from and the techniques from pinching and coiling to the wheel and sculpture, I found great tips and photos to help me along and inspire my "creations." Then came texturing, coloring and glazing and firing techniques. I've actually bought the book as a gift for Mr. Pace (from amazon.com, naturally) and his future students because I found it SO helpful.

5.0 out of 5 stars Perfect for anyone thinking about working with clay., January 28, 2009

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C. Fauble "Student" (GR, MI) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Make It in Clay: A Beginner's Guide to Ceramics (Plastic Comb)

This book is helpful if you've never worked with clay or even just to refer to it for clay projects. Worth buying!