Groovy Ceramics: How to Use Scraps of Molding as Pottery Shaping Tools
Potters and ceramic artists are very open minded when it comes to their tools. The general rule of thumb seems …
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How to Slab Build a Simple Darted Cup with Soft Slabs
After many years of just throwing, I have been doing more and more handbuilding. Part of the reason for this …
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are …
How to Make Custom Clay Texture Rollers
From clay texture rollers to pottery stamps to sprig molds, there are lots of options when it comes to adding …
Cone 6 Pottery Glazes and Firing Tips for Creating Exciting Surfaces in Electric Kilns
There has been a fairly prevalent belief in the ceramics world that cone 6 electric ceramic glazes are boring. But these …
Tips for Successful Raku Firing: Raku Clay Bodies and Kilns
Over the past couple of decades, raku firing has become very popular. The unpredictability of the process keeps potters and …
Make a Great Impression with Slab-built Ceramic Wall Art
Ceramic wall art is a wonderful way to explore your creativity with clay. Where do you find inspiration for your …
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if …
Photo Lithography on Clay: A Surprisingly Simple Way to Print Images On Clay
A couple of years ago, I had the pleasure of watching Kristina Bogdanov demonstrate a really cool way to transfer …
Artist Q&A: Meet Susan Messer McBride
Ceramic Arts Network: What’s the best advice you’ve been given by a fellow maker, mentor, or teacher? How have you …
