| The Complete Potter's Companion |  | Author: Tony Birks
Publisher: Little, Brown & Company
Category: Book
List Price: $26.95
Buy Used: $5.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  17 reviews
Sales Rank: 783314
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 192
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.8
Dimensions (in): 11 x 8.5 x 0.5
ISBN: 0821220144
EAN: 9780821220146
Publication Date: 1993
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Amazon.com Review
Revised and updated, this classic potter's volume explains everything from preparation through firing, with stops along the way for detailed coverage of working on the wheel; coiled, slab, and pinch pots; mold making; slip casting; and glazing and decorating. The comprehensive text ranges from basic (wedging and kneading, beginning wheelwork) to advanced (spray glazing, raku firing). The no-frills design of the book packs almost too much information on a page, but the instructions are clear and thorough, the photos (more than 450, all in color) are straightforward and helpful, and the stunning examples of work by contemporary potters provide additional inspiration.
Product Description
This updated edition of the classic potter's how-to text--out of print for five years--covers every step of the clay-working process, from clay preparation to throwing on the wheel to making tiles, slipcasting, mixing, glazing, firing methods, and more. Over 450 color photos.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 12 more reviews...
Potter's Companion best book October 6, 2007
I have ordered from Amazon.com several times now and each time the item has been shipped right away and in good shape. This last purchase-The Complete Potter's Companion arrived quickly (it was a college class book) and it great shape. The decription stated it was used in excellent condidtion. It most defintely was. In fact if it didn't say used, I would never have guessed. Good job
Great book March 8, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Very informative with great step-by-step photos also. This book is really good at showing a wide variety of techniques and including historical information that is really interesting.
 A good overivew excellent for beginners July 14, 2006
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This book is a nice addition to any beginner potter's library. It is not in depth but offers a wide variety in information that is useful and helpful. It is most definatly in my 'top 10' of pottery books.
Great for beginners! August 21, 2005
10 out of 11 found this review helpful
I'm new to pottery and found this book to be informative. I also found many creative ideas that sparked my own creativity.
 Pretty book, but shallow March 21, 2005
17 out of 21 found this review helpful
This is a very pretty book, and it does cover a breadth of material, but it's very shallow. An entire book could be devoted to each chapter. It provides a good overview of what can be done with clay, but in the end, I have to turn to other books to get more than a cursory understanding of individual processes.
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