Carve Your Clay Book

Discover the art of decorative pottery with Carve Your Clay, a practical guide to transforming clay surfaces using a wide range of creative carving techniques.

Featuring 20 inspiring projects in ceramic artist Hilda Carr’s signature style, the book explores techniques including piercing, etching, inlaying, sgraffito, faceting and fettling. Clear step-by-step photography and easy-to-follow instructions guide you through each technique and project, helping you create beautifully textured and decorative ceramic pieces.

With additional guidance on creating forms, glazing and firing, Carve Your Clay is a comprehensive resource for both new and practising potters looking to develop their skills and experiment with surface decoration.

Key Features:

• 20 step-by-step pottery projects
• Covers a wide range of carving and surface decoration techniques
• Includes piercing, etching, inlaying, sgraffito, faceting and fettling
• Guidance on creating forms, glazing and firing
• 450 illustrations and step-by-step photographs
• Suitable for beginners and practising potters
• 144 pages
• Paperback
• 190 x 246mm
• ISBN 9781782218524