THE ART OF MAKING MUG POTTERY FOR BEGINNERS

A Hands-On Guide to Clay Forming, Handle Attachment, Glazing, Firing, and Functional Drinkware Video Tutorials Included

von Hannah Mercer

98 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

A lopsided rim, a cracked handle, or a glaze choice that does not match the clay can turn an exciting first studio session into frustration. New potters often receive scattered advice without a clear path from a lump of clay to a balanced cup that feels good in the hand.Hannah Mercer guides you through that path with a practical progression built around twelve functional projects. Begin with pinch, coil, and slab construction, then develop stronger seams, comfortable pulled and ribbon handles, stamped texture, sgraffito, wheel throwing, trimming, fitted lids, and repeatable proportions. Each project explains the physical motion, the reason it works, the clay stage to watch for, and the checks that prevent common failures.You will learn how to prepare a safe workspace, control moisture, compress floors and rims, join parts securely, dry assembled pieces evenly, choose compatible studio materials, keep kiln-contact surfaces clean, and work responsibly with trained firing staff. Full-colour illustrations show finished forms, measurements, cross-sections, tool angles, joins, and construction sequences without crowding the instructions. The included video tutorials are intended to reinforce the key motions once the publisher adds the companion playlist link.Start with a soft pinch form and finish by producing a coordinated pair with measured rims, feet, and handles. Along the way, you will build judgment you can carry into your own cup shapes, surface patterns, and studio routines.

• Reihe: Independently published
• ISBN: 9798174834057
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 16.09.2026
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Independently published