No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects: 50 Elegant Projects to Make for the Home

Get started in the craft of clay making with this comprehensive and elegant guide!

• Over 50 step-by-step projects for the home, plus tons of decorative technique tutorials like modeling, coiling, printing, stamping, mixing, and tinting
• Everything a beginner needs to know to get started in pottery craft without using a kiln or wheel
• Helpful opening sections provide insight on setting up a workshop space, overviews on different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other basics
• Beautiful projects are elevated in aesthetic but perfect for beginners, ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, lidded jars, jugs, and more
• Return to slow life, the satisfaction of making things by hand, and deviate from industrial consumption with ceramics and pottery
• Author Charlotte Vannier is a designer, copywriter, stylist, and author of several arts and crafts books

If you've ever wanted to get started in the craft of clay making, No Kiln, Handbuilding Clay Projects is the perfect place to start — no kiln, wheel, or lathe needed!

A complete, beginner-friendly guide that explains everything you need to know, this is an exciting resource that's filled with insight on setting up a workshop space, different tools and clays, common terms to know, and other clay making basics. It's perfect for crafters looking for a tactile relaxing outlet as well as clay and polymer clay enthusiasts looking to expand their skills.

More than 50 elegant but simple clay projects for the home are featured — ranging from candlesticks and flower vases to plates, cutting boards, lidded jars, jugs, and more — along with step-by-step instructions and stunning photography. Also included are tons of decorative technique tutorials for modeling, coiling, printing, stamping, mixing, and tinting.

Ceramics and pottery are part of a refreshing return to slow life, the satisfaction of making things by hand, and the desire to deviate from industrial consumption, all while making something beautiful and useful for your home or to gift to friends.

Combining simple skills with an elevated design aesthetic, this craft book is a must-have for any maker and DIYer looking to try something new, easy, affordable, and fun!