Wheel-Thrown Pottery (DIY): An Illustrated Guide of Basic Techniques from the Hit DIY Show Throwing Clay (DIY Network)
A production potter for more than 30 years, Bill van Gilder, host of DIY Network’s Throwing Clay, has traveled around the world to learn, teach, and exhibit his craft. He is a regular contributor to Clay Times magazine, and is on the faculty of The Art League School in Alexandria, Virginia. In 2000, he founded the Frederick Pottery School in Maryland.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Feb 13, 2008 Type: User Review |
Great photos...don't use the recipes
This is a great book to learn how to do pottery. Bill Van Gilder explains fully how to make the different pieces. The photography is great in helping to see how to do what Bill is explaining. The recipe for clear glaze is incorrect (the...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Dec 17, 2007 Type: User Review |
Pottery by wheel
Just purchased a wheel and this book will help me with the how-to in using it.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 11, 2007 Type: User Review |
Adventure at the wheel
This book provided wonderful inspiration for wheel thrown pieces. When you want to create but are at a loss for a goal, this book will release your creative talents.
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| From: Amazon Posted: Oct 09, 2007 Type: User Review |
I have learned so much from this book
I had seen one episode of Bill van Gilder's show on DIY Network and walked away with at least 3 great ideas for improving my skills with clay. I bought this book and brought it to my pottery class and several other students and the teacher all...
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| From: Amazon Posted: Aug 23, 2007 Type: User Review |
Informative
I loved this book! Bill has a unique talent for sharing his knowledge so both the experienced potterr and the novice will learn. I highly reccomend it.
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