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Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed: The Secrets of Perfect Throwing Shown in Unique Cutaway Photography

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I own almost every book on pottery out there and when it comes to the catogory of wheel throwing this one is the best. I refer to it often and being a ceramic teacher I use it as a tool to help my students learn the art. The photos are large, clear and show various techniques to the same steps. This is great book for begginers, intermediate wheel throwers and teachers. If I could chose only one book on this subject this book would be my pick!

This is an outstanding guide for learning how to throw pots. What sets this book apart from other beginning guides are the photos demonstrating the techniques and the cutaways showing both what the form should look like when properly executed and what the common mistakes look like and why. Other highlights include the clarity of the text, the inclusion of multiple methods to achieve a particular goal (e.g. opening, lifting the wall, etc.), and step-by-step instructions for several projects. While I made reasonable progress in a beginning class, the illustrations in this book really clarified the concepts and resulted in immediate improvements in my technique. I highly recommend it.

This is the best book that I have bought since I began working in clay. The step-by-step photos and the accompanying instructions are clear and helpful. I have made several of the projects following the techniques in the book and they have all turned out well. I would highly recommend this book for beginners as well as intermediate potters. You will use this book often as you perfect the different forms. I hope the author does another with additional projects.

"Throwing Pottery Techniques" by Mary Chappelhow is perfect for the beginning potter. The information is not so lofty that the beginner is unable to keep up. Several projects are provided with clear instructions and lots of pictures. The information is easy to follow and very thorough. You will be pleased with this book.

If I could only have one book on throwing pottery this would be it, hands down! I've gone through alot of books and found this one to be far and above the best for addressing all of the steps to easier learning and is presented in the most effective way. It is much more detailed than most of the other books. These details of advice and the cutaway photography make all the difference. Having this book as a supplement to my pottery teacher's instruction has been so beneficial. The book covered details that my teacher didn't think to give me and the cutaway photography gave me the visual tools that can't be demonstrated as easily in a live class. Having this book to refer back to often during the learning process continues to be of great value.

Book arrived in great shape and was exactly what I expected it to be. Great service and prompt shipping. Nothing was a surprise and no compaints.

quick response and good condition. I sugguest to all the world to buy from this person and read this book if you're in to pottery

This book is very helpful to the beginner. The photos are very clear and easy to understand.

This is an excellent book to have, if you enjoy and want to learn more about hand-building with clay. It has projects connected with all three approaches to handbuilding: coiling, pinching and slabbing. It also teaches how to make plaster molds, including 2-part molds. This is a great skill to learn if you want to be able to make reproductions of your own clay pieces. I've been working with clay for about 2 years and I found lot of tips and tricks that I didn't know. Definitely a worthwhile book to own.

Gt to get a copy of mary chappelhow's book - very helpful to get help a budding potter.