--- product_id: 54918852 title: "Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics)" price: "€ 65.88" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.at/products/54918852-mastering-hand-building-techniques-tips-and-tricks-for-slabs-coils store_origin: AT region: Austria --- # Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics) **Price:** € 65.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics) - **How much does it cost?** € 65.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.at](https://www.desertcart.at/products/54918852-mastering-hand-building-techniques-tips-and-tricks-for-slabs-coils) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Join esteemed ceramic artist and instructor Sunshine Cobb for an inspiring exploration of hand building, from foundational skills to next-level techniques. In Mastering Hand Building , discover a robust array of options for constructing both simple and complex clay forms without a potter’s wheel. Richly illustrated with color photography, this comprehensive volume includes: Essential techniques in hand building , covering pinch pots, coil building, and slab building Advanced techniques and tips for designing templates and replicating pieces, lidded vessels, using molds, a variety of decorative techniques, and other avenues of exploration An overview of kilns and firing schedules , plus slip and glaze recipes Slab-building and molding templates for creating plates, bowls, cups, and boxes Artist features and inspirational galleries , including work from today’s top working artists, such as Bryan Hopkins, Lindsay Oesterritter, Liz Zlot Summerfield, Bandana Pottery, Shoko Teruyama, Courtney Martin, Sam Chung, Deborah Schwartzkopf, and many more Take your hand-building skills—and your artwork—to the next level with Mastering Hand Building . The Mastering Ceramics series is for artists who never stop learning. With compelling projects, expert insight, step-by-step photos, and galleries of work from today’s top artists, these books are the perfect studio companions. Also available from the series: Mastering the Potter’s Wheel , Mastering Kilns and Firing , and Amazing Glaze . Review: Great book with a lot of projects - I've always like the work of Sunshine Cobb and this book did not disappoint. It has projects in it that are easy to follow and lots of other good suggestions, like keeping dust down in the studio and how to make magic water. Good for beginners as well as people who have been doing pottery for awhile. Review: I have found some very helpful tips for slab building I haven't used before but am eager to try. - I am an experienced potter and hand builder by choice. I really like the environmental friendliness of hand-building (no waste, and no water needed), and the variety of building styles that can be incorporated. I also enjoyed some of the projects that I found in the book, which gave me a whole new perspective on how to hand build new projects that I'm eager to try for the first time. There were also many other helpful tips on exercises to help maintain muscle stability and avoid repetitive use injury, as well as studio tips and much more. A really comprehensive book that encompassed much more than just building projects! ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #53,776 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #5 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books) #5 in Ceramic Art #49 in Crafts & Hobbies Reference | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 957 Reviews | ## Images ![Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81e1BMd3COL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book with a lot of projects *by K***T on April 22, 2023* I've always like the work of Sunshine Cobb and this book did not disappoint. It has projects in it that are easy to follow and lots of other good suggestions, like keeping dust down in the studio and how to make magic water. Good for beginners as well as people who have been doing pottery for awhile. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have found some very helpful tips for slab building I haven't used before but am eager to try. *by M***R on March 17, 2021* I am an experienced potter and hand builder by choice. I really like the environmental friendliness of hand-building (no waste, and no water needed), and the variety of building styles that can be incorporated. I also enjoyed some of the projects that I found in the book, which gave me a whole new perspective on how to hand build new projects that I'm eager to try for the first time. There were also many other helpful tips on exercises to help maintain muscle stability and avoid repetitive use injury, as well as studio tips and much more. A really comprehensive book that encompassed much more than just building projects! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Enjoyable and informative *by J***Y on September 22, 2024* This thought provoking book contains both memoir and practical advice for achieving great results in ceramic handholding techniques. I enjoyed reading her history of developing skill with and knowledge about clay. ## Frequently Bought Together - Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics) - Amazing Glaze: Techniques, Recipes, Finishing, and Firing (Mastering Ceramics) - The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Essential Ceramics Skills, 2) --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.at/products/54918852-mastering-hand-building-techniques-tips-and-tricks-for-slabs-coils](https://www.desertcart.at/products/54918852-mastering-hand-building-techniques-tips-and-tricks-for-slabs-coils) --- *Product available on Desertcart Austria* *Store origin: AT* *Last updated: 2026-07-27*