Kate Johnson on wed 5 dec 01
Good morning list--
I know that most of you are far beyond need for this, but for those of us
still struggling to learn the fundamentals...just picked up a new book
yesterday, _Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed_ by Mary Chappelhow (Krause
Publications, Iola, WI, 2001)--and sorry, Steven! I _know_ I said I'd wait
for your catalog...you know about impulse buying, I'm sure...
This book is fascinating. As it says on the cover, "the secrets of perfect
throwing shown in unique cutaway photography."
Not just the cutaway of the finished shape, though. It is very much an
excellent step by step to the basics, but a WIDE variety of basics, from
shapes like bowls, vases, pots and mugs to pulled handles and thrown knobs.
Better yet the book tells WHY this technique works and why that one didn't,
and what mistakes result in which disasters when throwing. It explains and
demonstrates a number of different throwing techniques...a variety of hand
positions, ways to center, etc., so you can try them all and choose the one
that works best for you--for your strength, your physique, or the project at
hand. It's like having a pottery guru right at your shoulder, patiently
explaining...
There's no substitute for DOING, for having your own hands in the clay, but
this one has my fingers itching to do even more of it...armed with more
knowledge upfront.
As the title suggests, there is no attention paid to firing or glazes...it's
about shapes. A wonderful introduction...
Now if I could just get a wheel at home and have time to TRY all
these...someday I might become a potter.
Best--
Kate
Connie Waring on wed 5 dec 01
where did you get it from? it sounds like a very interesting book!
Connie
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On
> Behalf Of Kate Johnson
> Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 8:29 AM
> To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> Subject: New potter's recommendation for new potters
>
>
> Good morning list--
>
> I know that most of you are far beyond need for this, but for those of us
> still struggling to learn the fundamentals...just picked up a new book
> yesterday, _Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed_ by Mary Chappelhow (Krause
> Publications, Iola, WI, 2001)--and sorry, Steven! I _know_ I
> said I'd wait
> for your catalog...you know about impulse buying, I'm sure...
>
> This book is fascinating. As it says on the cover, "the secrets
> of perfect
> throwing shown in unique cutaway photography."
>
> Not just the cutaway of the finished shape, though. It is very much an
> excellent step by step to the basics, but a WIDE variety of basics, from
> shapes like bowls, vases, pots and mugs to pulled handles and
> thrown knobs.
> Better yet the book tells WHY this technique works and why that
> one didn't,
> and what mistakes result in which disasters when throwing. It
> explains and
> demonstrates a number of different throwing techniques...a variety of hand
> positions, ways to center, etc., so you can try them all and
> choose the one
> that works best for you--for your strength, your physique, or the
> project at
> hand. It's like having a pottery guru right at your shoulder, patiently
> explaining...
>
> There's no substitute for DOING, for having your own hands in the
> clay, but
> this one has my fingers itching to do even more of it...armed with more
> knowledge upfront.
>
> As the title suggests, there is no attention paid to firing or
> glazes...it's
> about shapes. A wonderful introduction...
>
> Now if I could just get a wheel at home and have time to TRY all
> these...someday I might become a potter.
>
> Best--
> Kate
>
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Kate Johnson on wed 5 dec 01
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From: "Connie Waring"
To:
Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 11:02 AM
Subject: Re: New potter's recommendation for new potters
> where did you get it from? it sounds like a very interesting book!
>
> Connie
>
>
> ==============================================
> Connie Waring - Systems Specialist Americas Technology Center
> SGI, 11490 Westheimer, #100, Houston, TX 77077
> 281-493-8361 cwaring@sgi.com
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Ceramic Arts Discussion List [mailto:CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG]On
> > Behalf Of Kate Johnson
> > Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 8:29 AM
> > To: CLAYART@LSV.CERAMICS.ORG
> > Subject: New potter's recommendation for new potters
> >
> >
> > Good morning list--
> >
> > I know that most of you are far beyond need for this, but for those of
us
> > still struggling to learn the fundamentals...just picked up a new book
> > yesterday, _Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed_ by Mary Chappelhow
(Krause
> > Publications, Iola, WI, 2001)--and sorry, Steven! I _know_ I
> > said I'd wait
> > for your catalog...you know about impulse buying, I'm sure...
> >
> > This book is fascinating. As it says on the cover, "the secrets
> > of perfect
> > throwing shown in unique cutaway photography."
> >
> > Not just the cutaway of the finished shape, though. It is very much an
> > excellent step by step to the basics, but a WIDE variety of basics, from
> > shapes like bowls, vases, pots and mugs to pulled handles and
> > thrown knobs.
> > Better yet the book tells WHY this technique works and why that
> > one didn't,
> > and what mistakes result in which disasters when throwing. It
> > explains and
> > demonstrates a number of different throwing techniques...a variety of
hand
> > positions, ways to center, etc., so you can try them all and
> > choose the one
> > that works best for you--for your strength, your physique, or the
> > project at
> > hand. It's like having a pottery guru right at your shoulder, patiently
> > explaining...
> >
> > There's no substitute for DOING, for having your own hands in the
> > clay, but
> > this one has my fingers itching to do even more of it...armed with more
> > knowledge upfront.
> >
> > As the title suggests, there is no attention paid to firing or
> > glazes...it's
> > about shapes. A wonderful introduction...
> >
> > Now if I could just get a wheel at home and have time to TRY all
> > these...someday I might become a potter.
> >
> > Best--
> > Kate
> >
> > __________________________________________________________________
> > ____________
> > Send postings to clayart@lsv.ceramics.org
> >
> > You may look at the archives for the list or change your subscription
> > settings from http://www.ceramics.org/clayart/
> >
> > Moderator of the list is Mel Jacobson who may be reached at
> > melpots@pclink.com.
>
>
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__
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Kate Johnson on wed 5 dec 01
Hi Connie--it was an impulse buy when I was at Metro Ceramic Supply in KC
yesterday (800-944-6653), but it's probably available elsewhere...like from
Mr. Branfman.
I'll admit I really like to look inside books before buying...so it was
impulse and also realizing it would really help...
> where did you get it from? it sounds like a very interesting book!
>
> Connie
Orchard Valley Ceramic Arts Guild on thu 6 dec 01
Kate - This book (especially the cut-away views of work
in progress) sounds a lot like "Pottery on the Wheel" by
Elsbeth S. Woody - written way back in 1975 and still a
great book!
By the way, if you're looking for an inexpensive wheel,
talk to your local community colleges or anyplace that
offers pottery classes. They often sell old equipment cheap.
I, for one, would much rather have a used "workhorse" than
one of the cheap, lightweight "home" wheels.
Thanks for the tip on Mary Chappelhow's book!
Regards,
Bob Nicholson
Date: Wed, 5 Dec 2001 08:29:04 -0600
From: Kate Johnson
Subject: New potter's recommendation for new potters
Good morning list--
I know that most of you are far beyond need for this, but for those of us
still struggling to learn the fundamentals...just picked up a new book
yesterday, _Thrown Pottery Techniques Revealed_ by Mary Chappelhow (Krause
Publications, Iola, WI, 2001)--and sorry, Steven! I _know_ I said I'd wait
for your catalog...you know about impulse buying, I'm sure...
This book is fascinating. As it says on the cover, "the secrets of perfect
throwing shown in unique cutaway photography."
Not just the cutaway of the finished shape, though. It is very much an
excellent step by step to the basics, but a WIDE variety of basics, from
shapes like bowls, vases, pots and mugs to pulled handles and thrown knobs.
Better yet the book tells WHY this technique works and why that one didn't,
and what mistakes result in which disasters when throwing. It explains and
demonstrates a number of different throwing techniques...a variety of hand
positions, ways to center, etc., so you can try them all and choose the one
that works best for you--for your strength, your physique, or the project at
hand. It's like having a pottery guru right at your shoulder, patiently
explaining...
There's no substitute for DOING, for having your own hands in the clay, but
this one has my fingers itching to do even more of it...armed with more
knowledge upfront.
As the title suggests, there is no attention paid to firing or glazes...it's
about shapes. A wonderful introduction...
Now if I could just get a wheel at home and have time to TRY all
these...someday I might become a potter.
Best--
Kate
iandol on fri 7 dec 01
Dear Bob, You say
<sounds a lot like "Pottery on the Wheel" by Elsbeth S. Woody - written =
way back in 1975 and still a great book!>>
Yes, Elsbeth's book has a lot to be said for it. But this new volume is =
far more analytical in the way that it directs a learner's attention to =
the places where mistakes can be made or weakness incorporated into the =
structure of a developing pot. This is done by directional annotation of =
the cross sectional photographs. A good buy for someone who is just =
starting or wishing to improve their new found skill.
Best regards,
Ivor Lewis. Redhill, South Australia.
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