Handbuilt, A Potter’s Guide by Melissa WeissIn Handbuilt, A Potter's 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 doesn't require access to a potter's wheel. In Handbuilt, A Potter's Guide, Melissa Weiss takes an organic approach to harvesting and working with local clays, and even shows you how to

to firing and beyond:

this is a book for potters ready to learn new skills and unlock their creativity

Essential technical resources – such as glaze recipes

Join the home pottery revolution

Martha Grover

but clay people

Sunshine Cobb covers all the foundational skills

Centering rings can be washed off with soapy water

Texture 1 helps you create small and medium waves on your project's walls or pointed curves depending on what side of this tool you use

Liz Zlot Summerfield

small or medium

we'll put your shirt in a bag with easy instructions and send you home with it to finish it up