Extruded ceramics : techniques, projects, inspirations

An extruder is a simple machine that helps generate elegantly varied art: just plunge the clay through the extruder's barrel and out it comes a seamless hollow or a solid tube.

This tube becomes a myriad of beautiful, functional and sculptural works, from woven baskets to dazzling tiles.

Beginners will find all the basic and inventive ways they can build and decorate clay objects using extrusion; even experience potters will unearth information and inspiration.

Learn to choose the best extruder, design and make dyes, select and formulate clay bodies for extrusion, and use extrusions as a support while handbuilding, mouldmaking or press moulding.

There are ten projects accompanied by over 330 photographs and a full colour gallery to inspire you to build on your skills.