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This photographic guide provides instructions for making ceramics without a potter's wheel and is intended for beginners and those with some experience. The theory section introduces clay, how to work with and store it, and the tools and equipment required. It covers coiling, slab building, combinations of these techniques and pinch modelling, as well as simple plaster moulds, modelling with polystyrene moulds, drying and glazing. The practical section presents projects for the home and garden, along with fashion accessories.

Discover how to make beautiful ceramics without a potter's wheel, using your own skills and this book, which guides you through everything you need to know. Learn to choose suitable clay, identify the tools you need and replace them with everyday objects, and even make your own stamps. Next, learn basic handbuilding techniques, then find inspiration in detailed instructions for ceramics for your home, garden and wardrobe.