If you like Pottery

Pottery
Glen Pownall

from introduction Clay, the potter and pottery form a highly personal and entirely creative relationship. The plastic nature of clay and its ability to yield to the creative guidance of the craftsman makes the art of pottery one of the great crafts. Pottery need not be an expensive hobby. It is true that a properly "set-up" studio, complete with ball mills, throwing wheel, pug mill and an elaborate kiln or two, requ…

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