Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More (Pottery & Ceramics Sculpting Techniques)

Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More (Pottery & Ceramics Sculpting Techniques)

Learn Pottery, Create Art, Make Money “… a great reference book for pottery basics, particularly if you’ve started throwing on a wheel…” ― Jackie Keer ,  Splash Magazines #1 Bestseller in Pottery & Ceramics and Sculpture #1 Most Wished for in Pottery & Ceramic Craft Explore the satisfying world of clay sculpting, master pottery techniques, and delve into the business side of selling pottery, from functional everyday ceramics to exquisite handmade works. Transform clay into usable artistry. Learn pottery and ceramics from the basic principles of pottery making to crafting your own mugs, cups, plates, and bowls. Discover the delight of shaping ceramic clay into practical yet beautiful pieces that enhance everyday life. Profit from your pottery passion. Not only does this book provide instruction on creating functional ceramics, but it also offers insights into making a living from your pottery projects. Learn the art of marketing and selling your hand-crafted pottery and discover the potential of this timeless craft. Inside, you'll discover: Practical, hands-on tutorials for creating a range of pottery projects, from mugs to plates and bowls - Essential tips on pottery techniques, including throwing, hand-building, and glazing ceramics - Valuable insights into marketing and selling your handmade pottery pieces - Guidance on transforming your pottery passion into a profitable venture If you liked books such as Mastering Hand Building , Amazing Glaze , or Sell Your Crafts Online , then you'll love Jon Schmidt's Practical Pottery: 40 Pottery Projects for Creating and Selling Mugs, Cups, Plates, Bowls, and More . “ Practical Pottery by Jon Schmidt is a great reference book for pottery basics, particularly if you’ve started throwing on a wheel, or are thinking you might want to. You may not be wanting to make your own glazes or buy a kiln just yet, but you want to get a handle on how to throw a bowl or cup or mug, and perhaps on how to add a handle to that mug. As someone who spent a lot of time googling various blogs and videos on how to get started, it would have been nice to have had this book.” ―Jackie Keer, Splash Magazines Jon Schmidt is a potter and entrepreneur who owns the Mocha Monkey coffeehouses in Minnesota, where everything is served on handmade pottery. Jon is also a well-know YouTuber (www.youtube.com/jonthepotter) and pottery influencer, creating videos weekly to change the pottery industry. He strives to impact the world by inspiring others to live out their dreams and make the world unique, one pot at a time.