Design and Create Contemporary Tableware: Making Pottery You Can Use

Pottery designers Bloomfield (Special Effect Glazes) and Pryke (co-judge, TV’s Great Pottery Throw Down) take a deep dive into the world of functional contemporary pottery in this inspiring guide to designing and creating tableware. The chapter focused on “making methods” is the centerpiece of the book. It provides a brief overview of methods for hand building, throwing, and slip casting, including information about building molds. The book also shines in the chapters on glazing and firing, which cover the process of making and applying glazes and firing the finished items in extensive detail. It incorporates both art and science for a comprehensive overview. Numerous photographs of tableware by a variety of artists are included throughout the book. The images demonstrate the numerous styles and forms available to contemporary potters interested in creating functional and aesthetically appealing pieces.