Funktionelle Gebrauchskeramik

Everyone has a favorite mug or a plate that is just the right size—not too small and not too big—that fits perfectly in the cupboard. In this book, we show you how to create such beloved pieces. In Functional Everyday Ceramics, you will learn to consider function and design, estimate proportions, make sketches, choose clay and tools, decide between different production techniques, and discover important information about food-safe glazes and much more. Jacqui Atkin is a designer, author, and successful workshop leader. In this book, she explains how to create beautiful and practical everyday ceramics, from cups, plates, and saucers to baking dishes, jugs, and soup tureens. Start right away, and soon you will hold pieces in your hands that combine aesthetic design, form, and function.