Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More (Pottery & Ceramics Sculpting Techniques)

by Jon Schmidt

Overview

Learn Pottery, Create Art, Make Money

“… a great reference book for pottery basics, particularly if you’ve started throwing on a wheel…” ―Jackie Keer, Splash Magazines

#1 Bestseller in Pottery & Ceramics and Sculpture
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Explore the satisfying world of clay sculpting, master pottery techniques, and delve into the business side of selling pottery, from functional everyday ceramics to exquisite handmade works.

Transform clay into usable artistry. Learn pottery and ceramics from the basic principles of pottery making to crafting your own mugs, cups, plates, and bowls. Discover the delight of shaping ceramic clay into practical yet beautiful pieces that enhance everyday life.

Profit from your pottery passion. Not only does this book provide instruction on creating functional ceramics, but it also offers insights into making a living from your pottery projects. Learn the art of marketing and selling your hand-crafted pottery and discover the potential of this timeless craft.

Inside, you'll discover:

• Practical, hands-on tutorials for creating a range of pottery projects, from mugs to plates and bowls
• Essential tips on pottery techniques, including throwing, hand-building, and glazing ceramics
• Valuable insights into marketing and selling your handmade pottery pieces
• Guidance on transforming your pottery passion into a profitable venture

If you liked books such as Mastering Hand Building, Amazing Glaze, or Sell Your Crafts Online, then you'll love Jon Schmidt's Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642502220
Publisher:	TURNER PUB CO
Publication date:	10/27/2020
Pages:	192
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 9.70(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Jon Schmidt is a potter and entrepreneur who owns the Mocha Monkey coffeehouses in Minnesota, where everything is served on handmade pottery. Jon is also a well-know YouTuber (www.youtube.com/jonthepotter) and pottery influencer, creating videos weekly to change the pottery industry. He strives to impact the world by inspiring others to live out their dreams and make the world unique, one pot at a time.

Table of Contents

Pottery and Parenthood 11

Introduction 13

Why I Love Pottery 19

Why Handmade Matters 23

What Do Potters Need, Both Tangible and Intangible? 25

Pottery Basics 27

Tools 31

Kilns 33

Setting Up a Studio-A Space to Create 37

Clay 41

Mugs 69

Handles-Can You Handle It? 85

Bowls 93

Plates 99

Planters 107

Berry Bowl (Strainer/Colander) 117

Chip and Dip 125

Coffee Pour Over 131

Pitchers 139

Tri Bowl 147

Glazing and Finishing 157

How to Find Yourself as an Artist 167

The Business Side of Potting 169

Conclusion 183

FAQs 185

About the Author 189

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

“Practical Pottery by Jon Schmidt is a great reference book for pottery basics, particularly if you’ve started throwing on a wheel, or are thinking you might want to. You may not be wanting to make your own glazes or buy a kiln just yet, but you want to get a handle on how to throw a bowl or cup or mug, and perhaps on how to add a handle to that mug. As someone who spent a lot of time googling various blogs and videos on how to get started, it would have been nice to have had this book.”
—Jackie Keer, Splash Magazines