Mastering Hand Building by Sunshine CobbFrom pinch pots to coiled boxes to soft slab tableware, mastering hand building is a lifelong pursuit. In this book, Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills, with lessons for constructing both simple and complex forms from clay. Ceramic artists will also find a variety of next level techniques and tips: designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds, a variety of decorative techniques, and other avenues of exploration

Mastering Sculpture: The Figure in Clay will expertly guide your way

Cristina includes supplementary tips and insights throughout to support the sculpting process and enhance naturalism

introducing the nation to the passion and drama of turning lumps of clay into beautiful objects

Cone 6 oxidation (large photo): Passionflower Purple is a glossy

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Each side of Texture 8 provides a different pattern that allows you to make a unique yet consistent texture on your vessel or slab and develop new forms in your work

Lindsay Oesterritter

Breaks across textured surfaces and develops a peachy float when thick

We recommend firing our matte glazes to cone 6 to produce a satin matte finish

hand building or sculpting

a butter dish

Texture 8 helps you create more distinct ridges on your vessel