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title: "The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Volume 2)"
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# Functional & sculptural pottery projects Hardcover durability Step-by-step hand-building techniques The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Volume 2)

**Price:** R850
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## Summary

> 🎨 Craft your way to ceramic mastery with every page!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Volume 2)
- **How much does it cost?** R850 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Why This Product

- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Top-Ranked Ceramic Guide:** Ranked #14 in Ceramic Art, a must-have for serious pottery enthusiasts.
- • **Inspiring Visual Templates:** Beautiful photos and templates that spark creativity and ensure success.
- • **Master Hand-Building Skills:** Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions perfect for beginners eager to create.
- • **Dual Focus on Function & Art:** Projects designed to enhance both everyday use and artistic expression.
- • **Trusted Quarry Books Quality:** Hardcover edition ensures longevity and premium feel on your shelf.

## Overview

The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building (Volume 2) is a hardcover pottery book published by Quarry Books in 2022, offering detailed, beginner-friendly instructions and inspiring projects that blend functional and sculptural pottery. Highly rated and ranked among the top ceramic art guides, it’s designed to elevate your home pottery skills with clear visuals and templates.

## Description

Buy The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Volume 2) by Cobb, Sunshine online on desertcart.ae at best prices. ✓ Fast and free shipping ✓ free returns ✓ cash on delivery available on eligible purchase.

Review: This is my favorite pottery book by far. Very detailed instructions, wonderful pictures and templates included.
Review: great book.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #72,192 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #17 in Ceramic Art #22 in Pottery & Ceramic Crafts #27,588 in Textbooks & Study Guides |
| Customer reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (170) |
| Dimensions  | 21.59 x 1.52 x 21.84 cm |
| Edition  | 1st |
| ISBN-10  | 0760374767 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-0760374764 |
| Item weight  | 1.05 Kilograms |
| Language  | English |
| Print length  | 176 pages |
| Publication date  | 11 October 2022 |
| Publisher  | Quarry Books |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by S***C on 5 November 2025*

This is my favorite pottery book by far. Very detailed instructions, wonderful pictures and templates included.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***E on 1 June 2023*

great book.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by T***P on 20 December 2024*

Sunshine Cobb is a great instructor and a fine artist. Love her lessons and the work she creates. A good book for the beginning hand-builder.

## Frequently Bought Together

- The Beginner's Guide to Hand Building: Functional and Sculptural Projects for the Home Potter (Essential Ceramics Skills, 2)
- Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers
- Mastering Hand Building: Techniques, Tips, and Tricks for Slabs, Coils, and More (Mastering Ceramics)

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*Last updated: 2026-03-03*