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1	The Collectors Encyclopedia of Roseville Pottery more books like this by Sharon Huxford, Bob Huxford add to wishlist Roseville Pottery has long been considered the essential reference for collectors., This classic book and its companion volume have now been heavily revised and updated to more accurately represent today's market activity. Shape numbers and original company information have been added and the pricing structure has been extensively elaborated, ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $7.95! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
2	*Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques: Raku Saggar * Pit * Barrel more books like this by James C Watkins, Paul Andrew Wandless add to wishlist Here, ceramic artists share their fast-firing methods and directions for building simple and inexpensive kilns. They show how to achieve stunning textures and colours from four different clay-firing techniques: - Raku (a popular low-temperature fast-firing process from Japan) - Saggar (a re-usable heat-resistant container from China) - Pit (a hole ... see all copies from $7.47! new only from $8.61!** \| SVS
3	The Craft and Art of Clay more books like this by Susan Peterson add to wishlist Written by a well-known ceramist, this introduction to ceramics combines an inspired, artistic perspective with clearly illustrated, step-by-step instruction in a simple layout. Useful for both beginners and advanced ceramists, the book features easy-to-understand explanations and extensive black-and-white and color illustrations of process ... see all copies from $11.92! new only from $35.99! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
4	Clay and Glazes for the Potter more books like this by Daniel Rhodes add to wishlist In some sections of the ceramics industry, more has been developed since the 1950s than in the previous 4000 years, This edition had added sections on health hazards, computer calculation programmes, increased colour information, and historical and contemporary photographs. see all copies from $5.23! new only from $37.50! \| first editions
5	The No. 1 Price Guide to M. I. Hummel Figurines, Plates, More... more books like this by Robert L Miller add to wishlist Now, for the first time in full-colour, the latest edition of the most widely respected price guide to M.I. Hummel collectibles includes thousands of listings and a larger number of photos than ever before. Compiled by internationally known expert Robert L. Miller, the 10th edition of this classic provides the most up-to-date secondary market ... see all copies from $2.78! new only from $21.80! \| SVS
6	The Arcanum: The Extraordinary True Story more books like this by Janet Gleeson add to wishlist The arcanum--the recipe to make gold--was mankind's legendary quest since the Age of Reason. By the early 18th century, however, porcelain began to rival gold in value. Gleeson recounts the true story of Johann Friedrich Bottger, an alchemist, who, at the cost of his own life, discovered how to make porcelain and changed the course of history. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $8.98! \| first editions \| SVS
7	Antique Trader Pottery & Porcelain Ceramics Price Guide more books like this by Kyle Husfloen add to wishlist One of the best selling price guides for collectible ceramics is now completely revised, updated and expanded to more than 4,000 listings. This popular book includes some 50 categories of American and foreign pottery and porcelain, covering the full gamut of wares from the 18th through the mid-20th centuries. Several new categories are added and ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $1.99! \| SVS
8	Kovels' New Dictionary of Marks more books like this by Ralph M Kovel, Terry H Kovel add to wishlist You may be the owner of a valuable piece of porcelain or pottery, but the cryptic symbol on the underside of the piece may be your only clue to its value. Kovels New Dictionary of Marks: 1850 to the Present will help you identify your pieces.Kovels New Dictionary of Marks provides the quickest and easiest way for professional and amateur ... see all copies from $3.74! new only from $11.95! \| first editions \| SVS
9	Pottery on the Wheel more books like this by Elsbeth S Woody add to wishlist This superb new edition of a classic volume provides readers with a superbly illustrated guide to everything they need to know about throwing clay."Pottery on the Wheel" presents expert information on everything from throwing basic pot and plate forms to more complex techniques and forms such as coil throwing, lidded jars, teapots, and handle ... see all copies from $6.39! new only from $15.77! \| first editions \| SVS
10	Mosaics in an Afternoon more books like this by Connie Sheerin add to wishlist They may look like professional art, but they're so simple you can do them in one afternoon! Transfer a design, snip tiles or glass into shape, add found objects like shells or buttons, and glue them down. Cover it all with grout, then allow it to set and wipe clean. You've got a completed mosaic - that's all there is to it! Some examples of ... see all copies from $1.99! new only from $6.93! \| first editions \| SVS
11 view cover	Collectors Encyclopedia of Hall China more books like this by Margaret Whitmyer, Ken Whitmyer add to wishlist This totally revised third edition begins with a brief history of the Hall China Company along with information on reissues, colors, and identification. It follows with a photo gallery, discussions on patterns, and current collector values for all known pieces. Photos. see all copies from $3.25! new only from $14.95! \| signed copies \| first editions
12 view cover	Electric Kiln Ceramics: A Guide to Clays and Glazes more books like this by Richard Zakin add to wishlist Ceramists choosing to work in home studios are praising the safety, convenience and economical benefits of the electric kiln. Now in its third edition, Electric Kiln Ceramics helps the ceramist create work exclusively intended for firing in the electric kiln. This valuable guide is an exhaustive review of clays, glazes and techniques designed to ... see all copies from $10.93! new only from $23.62! \| SVS
13 view cover	Handbuilt Ceramics: Pinching, Coiling, Extruding, Molding, Slip Casting, Slab Work more books like this by Kathy Triplett add to wishlist A handsomely illustrated color guide to pinching, coiling, extruding, molding, slip casting, and slab work by a master ceramicist from North Carolina. see all copies from $13.42! new only from $13.42! \| SVS
14 view cover	Claywork: Form and Idea in Ceramic Design more books like this by Leon I. Nigrosh add to wishlist Hundreds of photographs will inspire you to begin working in this multifaceted medium. Before you know it, you'll be creating stunning teapots, one-of-a-kind bowls, and anything else you can dream up. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $40.47! \| signed copies \| first editions
15 view cover	The Mosaic Idea Book: More Than 100 Designs to Copy and Create more books like this by Rosalind Wates, Jenni Dooge (Illustrator), Martin Norris (Photographer) add to wishlist Features dozens of colorful and inspiring mosaic designs suitable for walls, floors, tables and more. Motifs range from animals, flowers and classic motifs to geometric patterns. see all copies from $13.78! new only from $13.78!
16 view cover	The Art of Enameling: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration more books like this by Linda Darty add to wishlist This lavish introduction to enameling covers all the popular techniques, the fundamentals of setting up a studio, and 14 fabulous projects. The various enameling methods, from traditional cloisonne, champleve, experimental techniques such as firing enamel onto mesh forms are explored. see all copies from $9.69! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
17 view cover	Fifth Chinese Daughter more books like this by Jade S Wong add to wishlist Originally published in 1945 and now reissued with a new introduction by the author, Jade Snow Wong's story is one of struggle and achievements. These memoirs of the author's first 24 years are thoughtful, informative, and highly entertaining. They not only portray a young woman and her unique family in San Francisco's Chinatown, but they are rich ... see all copies from $2.44! new only from $8.18! \| signed copies \| first editions \| SVS
18 view cover	Handbuilt Pottery Techniques Revealed: The Secrets of Handbuilding Shown in Unique Cutaway Photography more books like this by Jacqui Atkin add to wishlist Atkin takes the mystery out of hand-building by showing precisely what happens at each point in the process. Simple, creative projects clearly illuminate coil, slab, molds, and pinch techniques--all demonstrated in clear step-by-step photos. see all copies from $13.19! new only from $13.19! \| first editions \| SVS
19 view cover	Collectors Encyclopedia of Limoges Porcelain more books like this by Mary Gaston add to wishlist For today's collector, Gaston offers a wealth of information on porcelain, including more than 1,200 full-color photos. A new format presents the history, marks, examples, and values together under each Limoges company for an easy-to-use reference. Collectors will find this new expanded edition a comprehensive guide to Limoges porcelain. see all copies from $3.55! new only from $19.98! \| first editions
20 view cover	The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10 more books like this by John Britt add to wishlist With hundreds of recipes for some of the most popular and enduring high-fire glazes, this reference will prove a boon to ceramists who want to master this complex and versatile aspect of the art. Author John Britt, who served as Clay Coordinator at the respected Penland School of Crafts, has personally tested many of the recipes and carefully ... see all copies from $9.69! new only from $9.69! \| SVS
21 view cover	Handmade Tiles: Designing: Making: Decorating more books like this by Frank Giorgini add to wishlist Have you ever longed for the beauty and warmth of handmade ceramic tiles? At last, they can be yours. In this book, renowned tilemaker Frank Giorgini brings the art of making ceramic tiles alive. Both the complete novice and the expert ceramist will be delighted by the author's concise, comprehensive & relaxed approach to teaching tile techniques. ... see all copies from $8.20! new only from $99.00!
22 view cover	Fairies, Gnomes & Trolls: Create a Fantasy World in Polymer Clay more books like this by Maureen Carlson add to wishlist The Whimsical creatures of fantasy spring to life through polymer clay projects in this beautiful instructional book. Readers will learn to create an entire fantasy land from the secret door to enter this fantastic realm to the trolls gnomes, fairies and mermaids who inhabit it. Step-by-step photographs allow for re-creating the characters exactly ... see all copies from $10.68! new only from $14.53! \| SVS
23 view cover	Centering in Pottery, Poetry, and the Person more books like this by Mary C Richards add to wishlist A flowing collection of poetry that is also a guide for life. see all copies from $1.99! new only from $10.40! \| signed copies \| first editions
24 view cover	The Complete Potter more books like this by Jim Robison, Steve Mattison add to wishlist Heavily illustrated with more than 600 how-to photos, "The Complete Potter" takes those interested in learning pottery through every phase of the craft, from clay to kiln. Separate sections explain clays, design, clay preparation, tools, throwing and turning on a potter's wheel, using molds, tile-making, and more. see all copies from $11.78! new only from $14.02! \| SVS
25 view cover	500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of the Animal Form more books like this by Lark Books (Creator) add to wishlist No other volume has ever presented such a diverse and captivating collection of contemporary animal-themed ceramics. This magnificent gallery includes pieces from an international group of artists; the beautifully crafted works range from the representational to the abstract, from artful realism to provocative surrealism (including animal-human ... see all copies from $13.45! new only from $13.95! \| SVS

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