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In The Potter’s Alternative, master potter Harry Davis provides a definitive guide for craftspeople seeking true independence from industrial supply chains. Drawing upon sixty years of international experience across Africa, South America, and beyond, Davis challenges the modern trend of dependency on expensive, pre-packaged equipment. This essential manual is divided into two parts: the first focuses on technical methods for identifying, processing, and refining raw materials, including building blungers, ball mills, and pug mills. The second part offers a masterclass in mechanical ingenuity, teaching readers how to construct sophisticated machinery and tools—such as beam drill presses and metal-shaping rollers—using basic materials and hand-craft techniques. Featuring over 100 diagrams and photographs, this book is more than a technical manual; it is a manifesto for the self-reliant maker. Whether you are a studio potter or someone involved in practical development projects, Davis’s wisdom empowers you to master your own production processes, reduce costs, and reclaim the creative autonomy that defines the true artisan. This is an indispensable resource for any maker prioritising sustainability, skill, and genuine self-sufficiency.
Used (good, see images, some markings, minor dust jacket wear, rear cover sticker, rear sticker mark, and sticker on initial page) Hardcover ISBN 045401113X
