Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed
by Jacqui Atkin · Jacqui Atkin
Coil, slab, mould, and pinch construction taught through cutaway photography that shows the interior of a form mid-build. You see wall thickness and joins that ordinary process photos hide, making handbuilt bowls, vases, and tiles easier to replicate.
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