{"product_id":"simon-leachs-pottery-handbook-x2-dvd","title":"Simon Leachs Pottery Handbook \u0026 X2 Dvd","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSimon Leach’s Pottery Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e—a book-and-DVD package—the world-renowned ceramicist and YouTube sensation presents clear tutorials and loads of original instruction on all the core techniques, including studio setup, basic throwing, applying appendages, trimming, glazing, and firing.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Among how-to books, this volume stands out. This gem is as carefully honed as the skills it seeks to share.” —\u003ci\u003eAmerican Craft\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e At one time or another, every potter gets frustrated at the wheel. Whether struggling to center the clay or attach a handle with precision, potters of all levels crave advice and answers, and Leach has plenty to give. Topics covered include: \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetting Up the Studio\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandling Clay\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Basic Cylinder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCylinder Variations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrimming Pots\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAssembling Complex Forms\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDecorative Techniques\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eGlazes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKilns and Firing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnd more!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e For each technique, detailed step-by-step photography by Bruce Dehnert and Jared Flood captures the subtle, intricate movements that typically fly by too fast to be learned when watching a video lesson; callouts then lead readers to the relevant video on the DVD so they can see the technique demonstrated in real time—an ideal combination that makes learning from the master easy.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Leach writes in his introduction, “As you dive into this book, try to enjoy the sheer pleasure of working with your hands—an act I believe gives balance to our lives, and is a good antidote to too much intellectualizing. . . . \u003ci\u003eKeep practicing!\u003c\/i\u003e Soon enough, the walls of your pots will be consistent, the lips will be even, and you’ll see that the creations emerging from your hands get better and better with time.”\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e Useful for beginners and full of information for experienced potters, this is a full-color, how-to manual that will be read and reread.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e“For those of us who learn best with a combo of text and demonstrations, Simon Leach’s new book is the perfect fit.” —\u003ci\u003eCeramics Monthly\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e   \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MediaPlace","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57317321441662,"sku":"NW9781617690228","price":19.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1379\/1261\/files\/9781617690228.jpg?v=1778249244","url":"https:\/\/mediaplace.com\/products\/simon-leachs-pottery-handbook-x2-dvd","provider":"MediaPlace","version":"1.0","type":"link"}