Making Pottery You Can Use: Plates That Stack - Lids That Fit - Spouts That Po

This is a fabulous book--there are lots of really helpful tips (how much clay to throw a 6" or 10" bowl?), lots of design considerations (what kind of cup do you love--are you making a vessel to contain or to delivery?), lots of examples of different types of handles, types of cups/pots/pitchers/trays/plates/teapots... you can throw vs coil build vs using slab building... I love how this book is a blend of technical instruction, practical considerations and artistic inspiration--great for beginners and more advanced potters. Love it.

This book is indispensable for anyone who wants to learn how to make beautiful and useful pottery. It doesn’t treat handbuilding as a poor relation to wheel-throwing. Instead, the book provides a wealth of practical guidance to everyone who works with clay or wants to give it a try — whether you’re comfortable with the wheel or, like me, you prefer the freedom of slabbing and coiling. Making and using your own tableware is a great experience, and this book makes it possible for everyone to succeed.

Excellent book! Loads of ideas and all laid out very organized and easy to follow. Excellent directions for projects, step by step.I’m so pleased with this purchase and it’s inspiring many new projects for functional pottery!

Many great ideas are in this beautiful book. Very well laid out and covers wheel thrown and hand building projects equally. Very happy with this book.

I know that I will really enjoy this book. The font is a bit small for those who need readers :), but there are lots of ideas and suggestions to try. I'm looking forward to trying them out!