{"product_id":"pottery-and-ceramics-for-beginners-aveline-kilnwell-9798241402714","title":"Pottery and Ceramics for Beginners: Create Beautiful Ceramics at Home Without a Kiln: Step-by-Step Handbuilding Projects, Templates, Finishing Options","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCreate Beautiful Ceramics at Home-No Kiln Required.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to make modern, functional pottery but don't have access to a kiln or studio? \u003ci\u003ePottery and Ceramics for Beginners\u003c\/i\u003e is a practical, start-to-finish guide to making polished ceramic-style pieces at home using beginner-friendly clay and handbuilding techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is designed for true beginners. You'll learn what you \u003cb\u003ecan\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003ecan't\u003c\/b\u003e do without a kiln, which clays and finishes work best for home projects, and how to avoid the common problems that cause cracking, warping, and frustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside you'll learn: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhat \"no-kiln pottery\" really means-and how to get durable, good-looking results at home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeginner clay options explained (and what to skip)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential tools and a simple home workspace setup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore handbuilding skills: pinch, coil, slab, joining, smoothing, shaping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrying rules that prevent cracks and distortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurface design: texture, carving, stamping, and clean minimal decoration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefining, sanding, and repairing so pieces look intentional and professional\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing options for at-home ceramics, plus food-safety and functional-use guidelines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step projects you can actually finish: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrinket dishes, ring cone + catch tray, mini bowls\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlab coasters, incense holder, bud vase\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatchall\/entry tray, soap dish with drainage, tea light holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLidded jewelry dish, planter with drip tray, wall plaque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextured decorative vase, lidded storage jar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecorative handles\/pulls, candle pedestal or small lamp base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClay charms\/tags and a clay magnet set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTroubleshooting that saves your work: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to fix common mistakes (instead of starting over), streamline your workflow to make more pieces with less stress, and develop a signature style that looks cohesive and elevated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIf you've been waiting for a clear, realistic guide to making ceramics at home without a kiln-this is your starting point.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Aveline Kilnwell\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798241402714\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/27\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 222\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.87lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.47d","brand":"Aveline Kilnwell","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48242083823871,"sku":"9798241402714","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_2e60b21d-e465-4c68-92c7-27e2e46f28d1.jpg?v=1772657424","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/pottery-and-ceramics-for-beginners-aveline-kilnwell-9798241402714","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}