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<b>Master the potter's wheel with this comprehensive guide that takes you from foundational skills to next-level techniques.<br> <br></b>Featuring brilliant tricks of the trade from acclaimed artist and instructor Ben Carter, <i>Mastering the Potter's Wheel</i> is an essential reference for every potter. Ben breaks down the seemingly complex process of wheel throwing into manageable steps, provides a wealth of options for customizing your work, and gives detailed advice for refining your technique. Richly illustrated with color photography, this inspiring volume includes:<br> <br> <ul> <li><b>Essential techniques in wheel throwing</b>, from wedging clay to throwing, centering, shaping, and trimming pots on the wheel, with a section dedicated to troubleshooting common problems</li> <li><b>Advanced techniques and tips</b> for creating feet; making lids, knobs, handles, and spouts; forming bowls, cups, plates, and teapots; altering pots, including paddling and darting; throwing large vessels; and decorating and finishing your pieces</li> <li><b>Skill-building exercises</b> for expanding your range and improving your techniques</li> <li><b>An overview of studio safety</b>, including silica dust mitigation, handling toxic materials, correct body posture to avoid injuries, and stretching exercises</li> <li><b>Artist features and inspirational galleries</b> with photos of work from today's top working artists, including Kyle Carpenter, Sam Chung, Chandra DeBuse, Julia Galloway, Martha Grover, Ayumie Horie, Forrest Lesch-Middleton, Kristen Kieffer, Kathy King, Matt Long, Alex Matisse, Lorna Meaden, Doug Peltzman, Mackenzie Smith, Shawn Spangler, and many more</li> </ul> <br> Take your skills--and your work--to the next level with <i>Mastering the Potter's Wheel</i>.<br> <br> <p>The <b>Mastering Ceramics series</b> is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today's top artists, these books