Handbuilt Ceramics with Paper Templates: A Practical Step-by-Step Guide with 55+ Functional Projects and Reusable Patterns Paperback – Large Print, January 20, 2026

This is not an inspirational book.This is a workbook made to be used in the studio.Handbuilt Ceramics with Paper Templates is a practical, step-by-step guide to slab-built pottery, designed to help you create functional ceramic pieces with consistency and confidence.Inside this book, you’ll find a clear working method based on full-scale paper patterns, just like those used in professional studios. Each project is broken down into simple construction steps, technical drawings, and practical advice to help you avoid common mistakes during building, drying, and firing.Across 165 illustrated pages, you’ll learn how to create more than 55 functional pottery projects, organized by category:KitchenBathroomHome & household itemsDecorative and seasonal piecesThis guide includes:Over 55 slab-built pottery projectsReusable, full-scale paper patternsTechnical drawings and assembly diagramsApproximate measurements and material recommendationsPractical tips for drying, joining, and finishingGuidance for confidently repeating and producing piecesEach project is designed so you can learn by doing. Whether you’re a beginner discovering slab-building for the first time, or an experienced ceramicist looking for reliable patterns and a repeatable method, this book is meant to live on your workbench—not on a shelf.Create. Assemble. Fire. Repeat.Your journey with clay starts here. Read more