--- product_id: 674404 title: "The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book)" price: "£25.73" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/674404-the-ceramics-bible-the-complete-guide-to-materials-and-techniques store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) **Price:** £25.73 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) - **How much does it cost?** £25.73 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/674404-the-ceramics-bible-the-complete-guide-to-materials-and-techniques) ## 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 The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) [Taylor, Louisa] on desertcart.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) Review: To read from cover to cover - It is certainly a digestible bible, those books we get inspired to read from cover to cover. In fact, since I am a beginner in the pottery world, I have just finished reading it entirely. Even though I only take one hands-on class per week, it is clear that this book was and will be a positive addition to the learning process. During these last few weeks, while reading right next to bed before sleep, this book has inspired me, brought some creative ideas, and reinforced me that I should keep in this personal pursuit. It is more than a learning companion, it can also be a nice coffee-table book. As we can see from the preview pages available on desertcart, the book is divided into clear sections. It covers everything from choosing proper raw materials and tools all the way to finishing techniques such as enamels and lusters. Some highlights and differentiators are: 1. A well-written "Resources Section" that helps in many areas such as marketing, training courses, suppliers, useful charts, and trade shows. 2. It has 12 concise but well-written "Artist Profiles" that stimulate our own journey through their stories. 3. Can't emphasize more about the enumerated step-by-step instructions with both pictures and readings to better explain each piece of information. Review: Great book! - I originally checked out this book from the local library. After looking through it, I decided I need it. I typed it in the desertcart search and sure enough it came up. I love it, I can usually find just what I am looking for on desertcart. I found a used one for a little cheaper, which is just fine with me because if it spends even one day out in my pottery studio it's used. it took a little longer to receive it. Sometimes items on desertcart ship out really fast, sometimes it's a couple of weeks. This one was approaching a couple of weeks but still not too bad. The condition it was it was surprising! Sometimes when a seller describes the book as slightly used, when you receive it, it looks like it came from a garage sale or goodwill. This time however, I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. It looked almost brand new! Great book, very informative. My new favorite pottery book ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #209,733 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #42 in Ceramic Art #67 in Pottery & Ceramic Craft (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (424) | | Dimensions | 9.25 x 1.15 x 10.6 inches | | Edition | 8.8.2011 | | ISBN-10 | 1452101620 | | ISBN-13 | 978-1452101620 | | Item Weight | 3.3 pounds | | Language | English | | Print length | 288 pages | | Publication date | September 7, 2011 | | Publisher | Chronicle Books | | Reading age | 18 years and up | ## Images ![The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81EahBMsq1L.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ To read from cover to cover *by H***D on July 10, 2018* It is certainly a digestible bible, those books we get inspired to read from cover to cover. In fact, since I am a beginner in the pottery world, I have just finished reading it entirely. Even though I only take one hands-on class per week, it is clear that this book was and will be a positive addition to the learning process. During these last few weeks, while reading right next to bed before sleep, this book has inspired me, brought some creative ideas, and reinforced me that I should keep in this personal pursuit. It is more than a learning companion, it can also be a nice coffee-table book. As we can see from the preview pages available on Amazon, the book is divided into clear sections. It covers everything from choosing proper raw materials and tools all the way to finishing techniques such as enamels and lusters. Some highlights and differentiators are: 1. A well-written "Resources Section" that helps in many areas such as marketing, training courses, suppliers, useful charts, and trade shows. 2. It has 12 concise but well-written "Artist Profiles" that stimulate our own journey through their stories. 3. Can't emphasize more about the enumerated step-by-step instructions with both pictures and readings to better explain each piece of information. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great book! *by R***H on June 17, 2013* I originally checked out this book from the local library. After looking through it, I decided I need it. I typed it in the Amazon search and sure enough it came up. I love it, I can usually find just what I am looking for on Amazon. I found a used one for a little cheaper, which is just fine with me because if it spends even one day out in my pottery studio it's used. it took a little longer to receive it. Sometimes items on Amazon ship out really fast, sometimes it's a couple of weeks. This one was approaching a couple of weeks but still not too bad. The condition it was it was surprising! Sometimes when a seller describes the book as slightly used, when you receive it, it looks like it came from a garage sale or goodwill. This time however, I WAS PLEASANTLY SURPRISED. It looked almost brand new! Great book, very informative. My new favorite pottery book ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good packaging and great book. *by A***O on May 11, 2025* This book is new as far as I can see. Book was in plastic…looking new. Covered by not one but three outer water proof white bubble wrap, which was great. We were gone when it was delivered and had it rained it would have been just fine. Satisfied customer here. Just added a couple pictures and realized the spine hasn’t even been broken in…, 😏🙂. ## Frequently Bought Together - The Ceramics Bible: The Complete Guide to Materials and Techniques (Ceramics Book, Ceramics Tools Book, Ceramics Kit Book) - Complete Pottery Techniques: Design, Form, Throw, Decorate and More, with Workshops from Professional Makers - Amazing Glaze: Techniques, Recipes, Finishing, and Firing (Mastering Ceramics) --- ## 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.co.uk/products/674404-the-ceramics-bible-the-complete-guide-to-materials-and-techniques](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/674404-the-ceramics-bible-the-complete-guide-to-materials-and-techniques) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-22*