Getting started. Basic tools ; Health and safety ; Clay ; Kilns and firing ; Basic skills ; Decorating
Techniques and projects. Technique 1 : pinching and modeling ; Project 1 : lidded pinch pot ; Technique 2 : pinching larger sections ; Project 2 : pinched pebble planter ; Technique 3 : using rounded coils ; Project 3 : coiled vessel ; Technique 4 : building with flattened coils ; Project 4 : coiled vase ; Technique 5 : building with firm slabs ; Project 5 : slabbed candleholder ; Technique 6 : constricting with soft slabs ; Project 6 : soft slabbed teapot ; Technique 7 : throwing a bowl and plate ; Project 7 : thrown cheese bell ; Technique 8 : throwing a basic cylinder ; Project 8 : a thrown jug ; Technique 9 : making a press mold ; Project 9 : molded bowl with a flattened coil extension ; Technique 10 : making a draped slab and sprig mold ; Project 10 : hors d'oeuvres dish ; Technique 11 : making tiles and a low relief ; Project 11 : slip-decorated tile panel ; Technique 12 : colored clays ; Project 12 : agate porcelain box
Surface decoration library. Glaze recipes ; Glossary of terms ; Suppliers and resources.
