Renowned contemporary sculptor Bruno Lucchesi takes a single life-size head through all the stages of rough in, modeling, refining the surface, and finishing and texturing, enabling the reader to see exactly how he positions and models every detail. The book demonstrates not just highlights of the creative process, but every step from beginning to end.

For more than 30 years, Dr. Anneliese and Dr. Wulf Crueger?guided by Saeko Ito?have devoted themselves to studying, understanding, and collecting Japanese ceramics. Today, they share the rich fruits of their knowledge with this lavishly illustrated volume based on their own collection. Net Wt. is 1.96 lbs.

After reviewing materials and tools needed for molding, the book's next four chapters present four different techniques: wasted mold (for models of clay, polyurethane, and other materials); press mold (for a tray, a tile, an animal, and other sculptural forms); casting mold (for a bottle, a teapot, and other modular forms); and terracotta mold (for a bowl and relief work). Included are practical tips for setting up a good work area in the home.

This remarkable collection of Ceramics Monthly articles, written by Elaine Levin, tells the stories of some of the most notable figures of the ceramic art movement in the U.S. Levin relates the struggles and successes of 26 movers and shakers dedicated to unselfishly pushing ceramic art into uncharted territory so others could enjoy and benefit from their efforts. From Binns, Baggs, Robineau and the Wildenhains, through Voulkos and Soldner, the stories in Movers and Shakers in American Ceramics are sure to educate and inspire. Net Wt. is 1.08 lbs.

Cast iron body with brass air mixer pin and #28 orfice. Total length from threads to tip is 8" x 2.5" wide. Ship wt. is 2.5 lbs.

Cast iron body with brass air mixer pin and #38 orfice. Total length from threads to tip is 8" x 2.5" wide. Ship wt. is 2.5 lbs.

The universal dream of doing the work you love and earning a living at it forms the heart of this current edition of a book that has become a favorite of many potters. This fresh account of The Mud-Pie Dilemma, written by John Nance, updates by 25 years the classic story of Tom and Elaine Coleman and their struggles to create a successful, loving marriage and family while master potter Tom seeks to realize his extraordinary potential as a ceramic artist. For more than three decades, studio potters Tom and Elaine Coleman have sustained themselves and raised a family through their work in clay. It has involved major changes in geography, and in ways, styles and means of living and working. Despite the difficulties and occasional setbacks, the Colemans have found it to be a personally and creatively gratifying career. Author John Nance, who met the Colemans 25 years ago when he documented their work in the first edition, brings their story up to date in this latest edition.

Price breaks per lb. are available at 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 lb. amounts in checkout.

Price breaks per lb. are available at 5, 10, 50, 100, and 500 lb. amounts in checkout.

Designed for bracelets, napkin rings, and other hanging objects. Stilt has a total of 18 pins. 3" high x 4" wide. This is an all purpose stilt composed of high temperature clay that can be fired to 2400F. Net Wt. is .56 lbs.