Handbuilt Ceramics is a practical guide to all aspects of technique but goes further by exploring the studio practices of ten exciting contemporary makers. Advice is given on how to get started and information on tools and equipment types of clay and a safe workspace setup. Handbuilding methods such as pinching coiling slabbing and press moulding are explained in detail with stepbystep sequences. Techniques for creating surface interest pre and post firing are included using coloured slip gla