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Pottery Illustrated: Anatomy of a BowlThe right side of each drawing shows the exterior form of the bowl, while the left side displays a cross section revealing the structure of the wall, rim, and foot.
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In the Potter's Kitchen: Making an Oil CruetMy dad starting buying olive oil in a very large glass jar from a local market. He wanted me to make something so he could keep a small amount of the oil on the counter—ready for cooking and dressing
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Out of Round: Hona Leigh Knudsen's Altered VaseI began making a thrown and altered vase about five years ago, after seeing many variations of an oval or envelope-type vase. I’ve always appreciated how this form fans flowers out so you can really s
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Geometric Butter DishEver since I began to understand the basics of working with clay, I have been fascinated with creating complex geometric forms. The butter dish is one of the most challenging and unique handbuilt piec
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Thrown and Assembled Oil BottleLike a lot of my work, my oil bottles are a solution to a problem. When first attending potlucks during my nearly 3-year apprenticeship with Mark Hewitt at his pottery in Pittsboro, North Carolina, I
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Harmony and DelightThroughout my life, I have communed and communicated with whimsical non-human creatures and objects, both real and imagined, whose endearing qualities animated my creative imagination. As a child, I c
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In the Studio: Collaborative Woodblock BottlesFor the past 12 years, we have worked in a shared studio space. Working together in such close proximity can prove to be both a challenge as well as a source of support. When clay work begins to feel
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Spicing Things UpThe genesis of my spice jars goes back to my time as a graduate student at West Virginia University. It was a simple thought experiment of designing items that were first, specific to containment; sec
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Exploring the TulipiereOver the past five years, I have steadily explored using cutouts on the necks of my vases as a way to create more complex forms and expand their function. My early vases with cutouts have turned into
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In the Studio: Pot PawsIn addition to being a potter, I’m also a keen hobby gardener, growing both vegetables and flowers in my garden. In the time I’ve spent gardening, I have noticed some problems with outdoor plant pots.
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In the Studio: Glazing a Noodle BowlWhile recently developing layered combinations of glazes for a large dinnerware set, I discovered a technique using earplugs to efficiently glaze noodle/rice bowls. Begin by throwing a good size bowl
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Editor's Note: Toast to WinterHaving grown up in Minnesota, I know there’s one thing Northerners obsess about: the weather. Well, maybe two things: the weather and what to do in it.
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Pottery Illustrated: Yixing TeapotsPottery Illustrated Yixing Teapot Types
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In the Potter's Kitchen: The Perfect BrunchAs a production maker, I sincerely embrace the handmade process, which doesn’t adhere to ideals of perfect uniformity found in a factory. However, I like to create pieces that are similar in size and
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In the Studio: Marking with Liquid ClaysSlips and engobes are more or less the same thing, and some confusion exists over the use of the two words. Slips are predominantly liquefied clay; they usually are applied on wet to dry greenware. En
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Melting Poodle Ice Cream CupsLife can be rough. We all have our coping mechanisms. Humor, junk food, ceramic pots, and pets are a few of my personal favorites. With my work, I combine elements of these forms of coping, along with
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An Easy Introduction to Coil BucketsI made my first coil pot after I had been working with clay for 12 years. It was an intuitive way to build a pot and the knowledge I already possessed of the material made for an easy introduction. Th
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Tall Coffee PotMaking a tall coffee pot utilizes a number of pottery techniques including making an overhanging lid with a solid knob, a slab-built spout, and a pulled-off-the-pot handle. Starting with about 4 pound
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The Passage of TimeI make pots that celebrate the tangible joy of the everyday—objects that will weave themselves into your daily routine and bear witness to the beautiful, mundane moments that make a life. I incorporat
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Elevating ExperienceEver since I started making pottery, I have loved making cups. I love how such a small object can fit in your hands and can still express so much. I believe that there is more than just function invol
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