Throwing

A concise and accessible introduction to throwing, with step-by-step instructions and tips. Throwing is an important skill for any potter to master, using only a few tools, the guidance of their hands, and the momentum of a wheel. This book is an essential companion for anyone attempting to master the art of forming pots on the wheel.Having spent his life making pots and teaching others to make them, Richard Phethean describes essential techniques for working on the wheel with an eye for the practical. Learn about a range of forms, from simple domestic pots such as mugs, jugs, bowls and teapots to more complex vessels with oval shapes or cut edges, with the aim of building your confidence in throwing techniques.The book features clearly illustrated step-by-step instructions and diagrams for creating each type of vessel. Finally, get some inspiration from the work of contemporary potters discussing their techniques and featuring some of their stunning pieces.>

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Richard Phethean, Phethean Richard
• Edition: Bloomsbury Academic
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Broché
• Sortie: 31.05.2018
• EAN: 9781912217618
• ISBN: 978-1-912217-61-8
• Pages: 144
• Dimensions: 190 mm x 244 mm x 10 mm
• Thèmes: New Ceramics; New Ceramics
• Catégories: Livres de conseils > Hobby, bricolage > Activités créatrices; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Art > Autres; ART / Ceramics, Pottery, ceramics & glass crafts, The Arts: techniques and principles, Pottery, ceramics and glass crafts, Ceramics, mosaic and glass: artworks