Our Recommended Books & DVD's

We recommend books and DVD's online to help you and your students discover the simple techniques and complexities of surface design and form. The world of fired arts is what we at AMACO/Brent want to bring to you, whether it's through our own products or through the work product of others. These books and DVD's feature many of the artists who have worked with us through the years to teach others how to ‘play in clay’. These resources are invaluable to the clay culture and education.

Professional Potter's Handbooks
The Art & Craft of Ceramics: Techniques, Projects, Inspiration
Master Porcelain: Major Works by Leading Ceramists
The Penland Book of Ceramics: Master Classes in Ceramic Techniques
The Potter's Professional Handbook
Modern Japanese Ceramics: Pathways of Innovation & Tradition

Lark Ceramic Books 500 Series
500 Figures in Clay: Ceramic Artists Celebrate the Human Form
500 Bowls: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design
500 Glass Objects: A Celebration of Functional & Sculptural Glass
500 Pitchers: Contemporary Expressions of Classical Form
500 Plates & Chargers: Innovative Expressions of Function & Style
500 Animals in Clay: Contemporary Expressions of Animal Form
500 Teapots: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Design
500 Tiles: An Inspiring Collection of International Work
500 Cups: Ceramic Explorations of Utility & Grace
500 Vases: Contemporary Explorations of a Timeless Form

Raku Techniques
Mastering Raku: Making Ware * Glazes * Building Kilns * Firing
Raku
Raku Firing: Advanced Techniques
Raku, Pit & Barrel: Firing Techniques

Glazes & Glazing
Glazes & Glazing: Finishing Techniques
The Complete Guide to High-Fire Glazes: Glazing & Firing at Cone 10
The Complete Guide to Painting on Porcelain & Ceramics
Ceramic Spectrum

Surface Design
Surface Design for Ceramics
Image Transfer on Clay: Screen, Relief, Decal & Monoprint Techniques
Surface Decoration: Finishing Techniques
Making Marks
Ceramics for Beginners: Sufaces, Glazes & Firing

Kiln & Firing Techniques
Alternative Kilns & Firing Techniques
Electric Firing: Creative Techniques

Ceramic Tile Making
The Extruder Book
Extruder, Mold & Tile Forming Techniques
Making & Installing Handmade Tiles

Throwing and Hand Building
Ceramics for Beginners: Hand Building
Throwing & Handbuilding: Forming Techniques

Sculpting
The Figure in Clay: Contemporary Sculpting Techniques by Master Artists
Portrait Sculpting: Anatomy & Expressions in Clay
Mastering Portraiture: Advanced Analyses of the Face Sculpted in Clay
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 1: Children
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 2: Expressions and Facial Construction
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 3: Men

Mold Making
The Essential Guide to Mold Making & Slip Casting

Ceramic Jewelry
Ceramic Bead Jewelry: 30 Fired & Inspired Projects
Ceramic Jewelry

DVD’s
Kiickstart Art Educational Series: Handmade Tile Mosaic
Ceramics 1 with Dorian Beaulieu
Clay Workshop: Volume 2 Brush Painting on Clay
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 1: Children
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 2: Expressions and Facial Construction
The Art of Sculpting. Volume 3: Men

Meet AMACO Ceramic Artists: Interviews About the Harmony of Color & Form.