Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics)

I've always like the work of Sunshine Cobb and this book did not disappoint. It has projects in it that are easy to follow and lots of other good suggestions, like keeping dust down in the studio and how to make magic water. Good for beginners as well as people who have been doing pottery for awhile.

I am an experienced potter and hand builder by choice. I really like the environmental friendliness of hand-building (no waste, and no water needed), and the variety of building styles that can be incorporated. I also enjoyed some of the projects that I found in the book, which gave me a whole new perspective on how to hand build new projects that I'm eager to try for the first time. There were also many other helpful tips on exercises to help maintain muscle stability and avoid repetitive use injury, as well as studio tips and much more. A really comprehensive book that encompassed much more than just building projects!

This thought provoking book contains both memoir and practical advice for achieving great results in ceramic handholding techniques. I enjoyed reading her history of developing skill with and knowledge about clay.

Excellent book for the beginner. Very clear, detailed descriptions with photographs to clearly illustrate what is being presented. Topics are in a logical order and well-labeled which will be helpful for future reference. The projects are excellent learning tools and again, the descriptions and photographs for the projects are clear and easy to follow and understand. Highly recommend. Thrilled to have found this book.

I enjoy the freedom hand building pottery provides and this book offers good instruction for all levels, except for the advanced, and it provides a inspiration and good jumping off points.

I didn't realize this is a hard boud book...bonus. it is a great book with lots of instructions, pictures, examples I especially liked the artist pages that tell a little about an artist. Well done.

I have a LOT of pottery books. Most of them are just pretty pictures, often of things I would never even want to make. And I usually throw pots on the wheel instead of handbuilding. But I really liked Sunshine Cobb's work, so I bought the book to see if I could pick up any tips. I actually read the book, cover to cover! She did a fantastic job of explaining WHY so many of my handbuilt pots failed to live up to my expectations, and showed, in detail, ways that almost can't fail. I am amazed at how much more I enjoy handbuilding now, and how much success I'm having at actually getting my ideas to WORK in clay. A fantastic book!

This is by far the best book on hand building I have ever seen or owned. I highly recommend it to every potter whether you hand build or throw on the wheel. Even wheel throwers will gain tips and knowledgeable in site. The author, Sunshine Cobb, is a young, gifted potter, who will go down in the history of the clay world as one of the best in the business. Her interviews with other potters is a nice touch. Her step by step guide is easy to follow and understand. The bonus...there are templates! Buy this book, you will not regret it. A very small price to pay for all that is jam packed in this publication.

Amei

A Potter must have

写真もたくさんで、英語ですが楽しく見れます。良い買い物でした。 海外の本が通販で手に入るなんて、本当にありがたいです。

I first found it online as an ebook through my university but decided I really wanted a hard copy of it. Very simple, clearly written introduction. Including care of the potter, care of brain space as well as the studio space. You might want to check the library first but in the end you will likely want to own. Clearly written, well illustrated. Would love it if the patterns were full size but that is a bit much to ask these days and we can all likely access the ability to size them up. Enjoy.

Such a great book. Truly amazing especially for a beginner like me. can't fault it in anyway.