How to Make a Slab Mug with Flare!
There are lots of ways to make clay mugs, from throwing a mug on the wheel, to slip casting mugs, …
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There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns …
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do …
The Right Angle Jig for Geometric Ceramic Sculpture
Many years ago, while handbuilding a large form, ceramic artist Marcia Selsor was struggling to support two slabs that she …
The Clay Drying Process: Hints for Drying Pottery Evenly
Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You …
Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw …
Quick Tips: Jumbo Chuck, One-Handed Cut-off Wire, and Paper Clay Shelf Protectors
Clay people have some darn impressive ingenuity when it comes to improving the efficiency of their processes. We get a …
A Simple Test Determines the Best Ceramic Firing Temperature for a Clay Body
The glass phase that forms during the firing of a ceramic material can be thought of as the glue that …
4 Successful Potters Give Advice on Making a Living as a Potter
Probably every aspiring ceramic artist has pondered at great lengths how to make pottery their full time gig. Making a …
An Easy Approach to Image Transfer onto Clay
A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, …
