Featuring 19 easy-to-follow step-by-step projects. The artists share not only the process but also the functional considerations taken in the planning stages. You'll discover how to make a baking dish just the right size to fit lasagna noodles and how to match the curves on a mortar & pestle for maximum crushing surface. It is these details that separate the pots people want to use from the pots that sit in the cupboard. You'll also learn how to design pots that enhance the dining experience by presenting food beautifully. A nice mingling of the "how to" and the "why to" for some of pottery's less common forms