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Creating Subtle Layers with Sgraffito, Slip, and Multi-Toned Glazes

I just love the sugary matte surfaces, color schemes, and subtle layers in Kristin Pavelka’s work. Kristin uses gorgeous red …

Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how …

In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain …

We don’t really have a “pottery fashion” section on CAN, but perhaps we should considering all of the great handmade …

If you’re interested in making ceramic work for the wall, you need to be sure to think through how to …

All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If …

Learning how to mix plaster is essential if you are interested in slip casting, but even if you’re not, mixing …

If you’re familiar with Lana Wilson’s work, you know that she comes up with some of the most imaginative ways …

Lisa Naples is a consummate teacher with a gift for explaining how her hands manipulate the clay. That’s why she …

Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You …