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Relief Carving Two WaysFiguring out how to make relief-carved pots has been an exercise in setting up parameters for myself.
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Illuminating PatternWavy, undulating lines have come to characterize my work. This motif echoes the movement of water and mountains and its repetition provides visual interest.
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In the Studio: Slip-Cast HandlesI recently took the time to focus on my detailed surface designs by slip casting my forms, which saved me forming time—a technique I had long wanted to learn.
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In the Studio: Wall HangingsCeramic wall hangings are a fun way to express yourself with a more painterly approach to glazing.
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In the Studio: Streamlining for SuccessPottery studios are hubs of creativity, yet, managing a pottery studio efficiently can be a complex endeavor behind the scenes.
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Supporters of Pottery Making Illustrated — September/October 2024
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Cuerda SecaI have been making pottery for a very long time and have tried myriad surface decoration techniques over the years. I discovered cuerda seca about 15 years ago and have since been experimenting with the process.
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Discreetly Adding FunctionAs a clay artist with a sculptural background, one of the most satisfying challenges for me is creating lidded containers where the lid fits seamlessly onto the body of the vessel, while also capturing my personal aesthetic.
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Lidded ServerThis lidded server happened somewhere in the trickle-down as I moved this process from larger sculptural vessels into dinnerware.
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Molars to MoldsI am drawn to slip casting because it allows for the replication of forms and encapsulation of details impossible to make otherwise. I find solace in this process; the technical nature of mold making being extremely challenging and rewarding.
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Capturing Moments with SgraffitoWhile I aim to convey the beauty and joy of nature in my pieces, I also desire my artwork to highlight the necessity of preserving our local ecosystems.
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Clay as CanvasAs an avid gardener, flora and fauna serve as the main source of inspiration for my explorations in surface design.
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In the Potter's Kitchen: Scallop-Rim Oval BowlAfter some experimentation and figuring out what I love to do most in the studio, I found my way back to functional work, much to my surprise.
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Pottery Illustrated: Brushes and BrushstrokesExcerpted from China Paint and Overglaze, by Paul Lewing, published by the American Ceramic Society.
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In the Studio: Colored Paper-PorcelainTo achieve my unique surfaces, I add paper to the clay, as its extra-strong, green nature provides ease in joining and drying while allowing me to roll the clay into paper-thin sheets and cut it with scissors.
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In the Studio: Maker Q&A: Chanakarn "Punch" SemachaiMy artwork celebrates the small things we overlook and embraces individual differences.
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Editor's Note: WaterEach ceramic artist featured in this issue, which focuses on surface decoration, has contributed a process that employs water in one way or another.
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Supporters of Pottery Making Illustrated — July/August 2024
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Pottery Illustrated: Throwing Wheels in HistoryIllustrations of throwing wheels throughout history.
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In the Potter's Kitchen: Slab-Built Tomato BowlBerry bowls—they’re not just for berries anymore! My berry bowl sits on the kitchen counter year round, usefully cradling such things as cherry tomatoes, shallots, and garlic.
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