In Handbuilt, A Potters Guide, pottery expert Melissa Weiss shows you the basics of crafting without a wheel, how to harvest and work wild clay, and using natural glazes. Handbuilt pottery is the perfect way for new potters to dive into this unique medium because it doesnt require access to a potters wheel. InHandbuilt, A Potters Guide, Melissa Weiss takesan organic approach to harvesting andworking with local clays, and evenshows you how to mix your own glazes touse on functional pottery foruse at home. Students of pottery the world over have traveled to North Carolina to attend Weisss classes. Now you dont have to! In this book,Melissa provides you with a solid course on slab and pinch-pot techniques that allow beginning students to master the basics and progress through finished wares. Looking to go a little deeper? Melissa also offersher unique knowledge of how to dig and process local clays for use in pottery, and for the techniques she has developed for creating unique glazes with ash, salt, and other dry materials. Melissa will also introduce you talented contemporary potters,who will share their work, tips, advice, and techniques. Learn the basics of handbuilding and more with this engaging guide.
