Pit Firing Using a Good Old-Fashioned Charcoal Grill
As Sumi von Dassow explains in this post, you can get great pit firing effects on pots using a good … Read More
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Clay Culture: Public Sculpture
Made from ceramic components and a custom-fabricated steel structure, Dan Ingersoll’s public sculpture reflects the character of its site in … Read More
Studio Visit: James Watkins, Lubbock, Texas
In a three-part space split between wet-work studio, glazing and firing area, and gallery, James Watkins creates and displays large … Read More
Going Batty: How to Choose the Right Throwing Bat for Your Work
If you have ever damaged a freshly thrown piece moving it off of the wheel, you know the value of … Read More
Using a Digital Die Cutter in the Clay Studio
A digital die cutter makes short work of making custom stencils in the clay studio, and if you make complicated … Read More
Painting Dimensional Tile
Alchemy is the power or process of transforming something common into something special. This magic of alchemy that occurs within … Read More
In the Studio: Hanging Mechanisms
Once you’ve decided what to make, be sure to think through how to get it on the wall securely before … Read More
Packaging Ceramics for Shipping: Make Sure Your Pots Survive Shipping
Hopefully you haven’t already learned this the hard way, but you can’t afford to do a shoddy job on packaging … Read More
Tips and Tools: Work-From-Home Studio
Have you hit a wall in your home studio or feel less than excited when making? Consider reworking your surroundings … Read More
How to Photograph Ceramic Plates Without a Plate Stand
Learning how to photograph ceramic plates can be a tricky endeavor for the potter. The best way to showcase a … Read More
