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Japanese Ceramics Techniques: A Practical Guide to Japanese Pottery & Ceramics - Master Traditional Styles, Wheel Throwing, Hand-building, Glazing, an
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ISBN13: 9798266207967
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 19 2025
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Sep 19 2025
Pages: 164
Weight: 0.65
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
For centuries, Japanese ceramics have carried the spirit of the earth, fire, and human touch. From the quiet simplicity of a tea bowl shaped by hand to the vibrant colors of Oribe and the smoky mystery of Raku, every piece tells a story that blends tradition, patience, and beauty. In Japanese Ceramics Techniques, master craftsman Hidehisa Okumura invites you into his world - a journey shaped by clay, glaze, and flame. With decades of experience in the kilns of Japan, he shares not only the step-by-step methods behind shaping, glazing, and firing but also the philosophy of wabi-sabi, the embrace of imperfection that lies at the heart of Japanese pottery.
This is not just a handbook; it is a guide to seeing the world through clay. Whether you are:
Through detailed guidance and rich illustrations, you'll discover:
- A beginner eager to create your first handbuilt tea cup,
- An intermediate potter seeking to refine your wheel-throwing skills, or
- A lover of Japanese culture wanting to understand the spirit behind Raku, Bizen, Shigaraki, or Imari ware...
Through detailed guidance and rich illustrations, you'll discover:
- How to select and prepare clay for authentic Japanese pottery.
- Techniques for handbuilding, wheel throwing, and trimming.
- The secrets of traditional glazes and firing methods.
- Ways to incorporate wabi-sabi aesthetics into your own creations.
- How Japanese pottery connects to tea ceremony, daily life, and spiritual practice.
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