Appealing to both the beginning potter and anyone interested in creating ceramic pieces, this book provides everything the beginner needs to know to create an object in clay. Incorporating a wealth of colour photographs, Susan Peterson illustrates each process with clear step-by-step instructions and inspirational examples from contemporary ceramists from around the world. This expanded edition includes more step by step illustrations as well as more information on hand building and the use of electric kilns. In addition the author has added safety symbols to indicate where a process may require special precautions.