Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric  … Read More

Self-employed artists have careers that are as varied as their interests, personalities, skill sets, locations, and artwork. Those who find  … Read More

First, I want to say that I hope everyone is safe and healthy, and that the same is true of  … Read More

Unless you don’t fire the clay objects you make, at some point you have to decide what type of surface  … Read More

We all have our studio routines and habits, a rhythm developed after years of making. This can be good and  … Read More

There are various processes for transferring images to clay, from photocopy transfers, silkscreening and stencils, to laser transfer decals and  … Read More

This issue approaches the business side of ceramics from a number of angles. After all, artists’ experiences, skill sets, locations,  … Read More

From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now,  … Read More

Prior to the panel discussion, I researched the past and present function of figuration in ceramics. Intriguingly, art historians, archaeologists,  … Read More

Ceramic artists’ careers can consist of many different components that shift in prominence and relevance over time. One option that  … Read More