Using Texture, Terra Sigillata, and Nonclay Materials to Create an Aged Appearance
Jeremy Randall uses texture and asymmetry to reference the aging industrial structures and ephemera he remembers from his childhood. He … Read More
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Techno File: Silver and Gold
Karthik Lalwani, Michael Leopold, PhD, and Ryan Coppage, PhD
Discover how silver and gold readily form nanoparticles during reduction firings (and gold in oxidation firings at mid range) that … Read More
Clay Culture: Love of the Weird
Writer Mike Middleton has built a collection of pottery and ceramic art—in particular, dozens of pieces by Ron Meyers—that demonstrates … Read More
Burnishing Pottery: A Step by Step Guide
Burnishing pottery is a technique in which clay is polished to a beautiful sheen without the use of glaze (like … Read More
Techno File: Copper Red Nanoparticles
Karthik Lalwani, Michael Leopold, PhD, and Ryan Coppage, PhD
Copper carbonate plus a precise firing schedule can produce a vibrant, crushed-strawberry-like red glaze in reduction firings. But did you … Read More
Clay Culture: Archeometrists and Clay
In order to better understand ancient civilizations, scientists study the physical and chemical properties of ceramic artifacts. They use a … Read More
How to Make a Clay Ocarina
All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If … Read More
How to Make Pinch Pots Without Ruining Your Wrists!
Pinch pots are undergoing a bit of a renaissance these days. Even though pinching pots is an ancient technique, more … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
