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Daily Maiolica Magic: A Step-by-Step Guide to a Traditional Technique

For over two decades, ceramic artist Lindsay Montgomery has explored the rich history and expressive potential of maiolica, refining a process that balances precision with painterly spontaneity. In this post, an excerpt from the November 2025 issue of Ceramics Monthly, Lindsay shares her approach to the centuries-old tin-glazed earthenware technique, offering practical methods and personal insights gleaned from years of experimentation.
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Daily How to Make a Floral-Patterned Ceramic Mirror Frame with Colored Clay

Drawing inspiration from textiles, nature, and the quiet beauty of everyday life, Renee Tsai embeds hand-formed appliqué details into slabs to create intricate, quilt-like porcelain surfaces. In this step-by-step post, an excerpt from the November/December 2025 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated, Renee demonstrates how she constructs her patterned porcelain slabs and shapes them into a delicate, flower-inspired mirror frame.
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Daily Extruding Made Easier: Tips for Installing and Using a Clay Extruder

Working with a wall-mounted manual extruder can open up a world of possibilities in the ceramic studio, but using a clay extruder can be hard on your body. In this article, an excerpt from the November 2025 issue of Ceramics Monthly, Bill Schwenzer shares practical advice on how to mount, operate, and fine-tune your extruder for smoother and more ergonomic use. 
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Daily How to Make a Ceramic Lamp on the Pottery Wheel

While anyone can search YouTube and learn how to drill through a store-bought vase to make a lamp, we potters can take a much more rewarding approach—building the form from the ground up! 
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