Daily How to Combine Stencils with Slip Transfer for a Great Surface Effect

We have a number of posts on image transfer on Ceramic Arts Network, including this laser toner transfer technique from Lauren Karle and this cool technique using a commercial product called pyrofoto. And just when I thought I had seen everything, I found Naomi Clement's cool technique in the Pottery Making Illustrated archive.

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Daily How to Handbuild a Sculptural Candlestick

I am not sure I have ever featured a candlestick project in the Daily, so I was excited by Sarah Conti's bird candlestick project in the latest issue of Ceramics Monthly. Sarah's delightful creations are a fun combination of artistry and utility.

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Daily How to Make Ceramic Salt and Pepper Shakers

While browsing through the March/April 2024 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated, it occurred to me that I haven't posted how to make ceramic salt and pepper shakers in quite some time. So today I will fill that void!

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Daily Michelle Ettrick: A Story Told through Pots

I have always admired potters who have the talent to tell stories on their pots because it has never been something that I have been able to do. Michelle Ettrick is one of those story-telling potters who I hold in high esteem. Through the distinctive lines that make up the illustrations on her functional pots, Michelle conveys themes such as social equality and empowerment, and offers insights into her autobiographical story.

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