Wheel-Thrown Pottery: An Illustrated Guide of Basic Techniques from the Hit DIY Show Throwing Clay by Bill van Gilder, Cara Biasucci
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- Pub. Date: August 2006
- 176pp
- Sales Rank: 41,559
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Product Details
- Pub. Date: August 2006
- Publisher: Lark Books NC
- Format: Paperback, 176pp
- Sales Rank: 41,559
- Series: DIY Network Ser.
- ISBN-13: 9781579908553
- ISBN: 1579908551
Synopsis
Anyone who has ever imagined plunging bare hands into cool, moist clay and shaping it into a vase, platter, or tile can now experience the pleasure of pottery. Lifelong potter Bill van Gilder has a bounty of time-tested advice on all the basics, and a plethora of fantastic techniques. That means novices will enjoy the advantages of a master teacher guiding them through each stage of the process—while intermediates will eagerly soak up every new idea he has to offer. With van Gilder’s help, beginners can try hand building, and progress onto the fundamentals of wheel-throwing. They’ll get expert tips on shaping spouts, handles and feet; adding texture, color, and luster; and combining techniques to create a variety of attractive projects.
A production potter for more than 30 years, Bill van Gilder, host of DIY Network’s Throwing Clay, has traveled around the world to learn, teach, and exhibit his craft. He is a regular contributor to Clay Times magazine, and is on the faculty of The Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, he founded the Frederick Pottery School in Maryland.
Constance Ashmore Fairchild - Library Journal
This guide for working with clay on the potter's wheel is a companion to van Gilder's television show, Throwing Clay, which airs on the DIY network. It has step-by-step projects for both beginning and advanced potters, with excellent detailed photographs of each step. The pots are contemporary-style utilitarian ware, such as bowls, plates, and pitchers. The television tie-in will make this a popular selection for public libraries.
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Excellent "How-To" Pottery Bookby Anonymous
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April 23, 2009: I have been a potter for 20 years - this is the best "teaching" pottery book I have ever purchased. Bill van Gilder is very generous with his experience and knowledge.
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July 08, 2007: This is not a teach yourself book for someone who has never thrown, but for the beginning or intermediate student of wheel throwing, this book is great. The projects are easy to follow and fun to do. This is a must for the library of beginning and intermediate students or anybody who likes to throw clay.
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