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Daily Three Expert Tips for Throwing Large Pots

For most people who are new to throwing clay, an early goal is throwing large pots (that don’t weigh 40 pounds!). But it can be hard to figure out how to get clay from the base up into the walls, as well as how to add shape without having the whole thing collapse. In this clip, we've gathered three useful tips on throwing large pots to help you overcome obstacles that might be holding you back!

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Daily How to Find Substitutes for Unavailable Raw Materials in Glazes

Glaze mixing can be daunting to the novice, especially when the recipe contains an ingredient that is unfamiliar or unavailable. But with a few simple melt tests, you can learn a lot about what materials do at your firing range and start making educated guesses as to what might make a good substitute for the unfamiliar ingredient.

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Daily How to Handbuild a Ceramic Pitcher

We have a number of pouring pot projects here on Ceramic Arts Network, but the majority of them are wheel thrown. So today I thought I would share a great handbuilt pitcher project.

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Daily Cutting and Layering Clay Slabs to Create Organic Texture

Jeremy Wallace used to throw and carve his textured pots, but he discovered that slab building them in layers gave him a more organic quality, which was the look he was after.

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