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Everything You Need to Get Started with PotteryIf you ever daydream about delving into pottery but aren't sure where to begin, this is your book. Professional potter Kara Leigh Ford will be your personal pottery guide, helping you to overcome any doubts about your abilities. All you need are curiosity and a few simple tools to mold stunning stoneware with confidence. Inspiring projects and primers on equipment, technique, clay types and setting up a workspace make pottery approachable for complete newcomers, as well as budding potters who want to hone their skills. Plus, gorgeous photos from Kara's studio offer visual guidance every step of the way.Enter the wonderful world of ceramics with hand building, the meditative method behind your next mug, spoon set or soap dish. When you're ready for the wheel, easy-to-follow instructions cover the foundations of throwing bowls, plates, vases and other beginner-friendly kitchenware like a pro. Each stand-alone piece builds upon a skill introduced in the previous project: Craft all ten and you've learned pottery's fundamentals! Tutorials on glazing and decorative techniques will help you discover your own unique style and understand the basics of the firing process-whether in your own kiln or at a community studio-ensuring beautifully finished pieces.Kara's can-do approach brings handmade ceramic creations fully within reach. Whether you want to make charming home décor or thoughtful gifts for loved ones, you'll find all you need to embark on your pottery journey.

Improve your firings and become a better potter with this must-have notebook. Kara Leigh Ford, author of Pottery for Beginners, has created the ultimate studio tool so you can keep track of all the variables that go into creating masterful pottery. This all-in-one resource includes fill-in templates for sketching your designs, writing your glaze recipes and recording more than 100 kiln firings. You'll also find a quick refresh on important information for firing your kiln accurately, such as how to use and read cones, how to maximize the efficiency of your kiln and quick-reference guides for cone temperatures and kiln schedules.With this notebook by your side, you'll have everything you need in one convenient place to become more confident and in control of your kiln.