How to Make a Beautiful Altered Rim on a Bowl
Altering freshly thrown pots is one of the best ways to take advantage of clay’s malleability. When the clay is …
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Roadside Glazes: Your Next Great Pottery Glaze Might be Just Down the Road
Ceramic artists in this day and age have it relatively easy when it comes to obtaining materials for their craft. …
Painting with Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Soda Firing
I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her …
Three Helpful Tips for Layering Glazes, Plus Great Glaze Combinations
While applying one single glaze to a piece can be lovely, there are some effects that come only from certain …
Everything You Need to Know About Cobalt Blue Glaze Recipes
Cobalt blue glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love …
How to Use Ceramic Luster Glaze
Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of …
How to Fix Cracks in Pottery
One of the most useful things for all potters and ceramic artists to learn is how to fix cracks in …
Slip Trailing for Beginners: A Primer on a Great Ceramics Decorating Technique
Slip trailing is a great way to use clay slip as a decorative tool. Like its cousin glaze trailing, slip …
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that …
Paper Clay Sculpture: Building with Clay and Paper to Strengthen Work
Paper clay is any clay body to which processed cellulose fiber has been added. Adding paper pulp and other fibers to your clay body can …
