This unique, practical reference directory is an instant source of creative ideas for potters of every skill level, offering more than 600 immediate shape and design solutions. Specially devised symbols indicate at a glance which materials and techniques are suitable for making the four major shapes, plus the extras such as lips, spouts, feet, and flanges. Author Neal French gives tips on how to make perfectly proportioned pieces and the right materials and finishes for the job. The book includes a general introduction to ceramic shapes, translates drawings into the round, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of different techniques and how these techniques affect the choice of shape. The designs are divided into sections on: -- Large Hollowware (dishes, bowls) -- Medium Hollowware (teapots, coffeepots, jugs) -- Small Hollowware (tea cups, coffee cups) -- Individual Hollowware (sugar bowls, sauce boats) -- Open Containers (salad bowls, souffle dishes, ramekin) -- Flatware (plates, saucers, shallow dishes) -- Decorative Ware (vases, bowls, planters)