How to Make Casting Slip from Your Clay Body
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More
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Spotlight: Ongoing Exploration
Janvier and Gustaf Miller reflect on their decades-long careers working in clay, sculpture, and painting, from longevity to shifts in … Read More
Tips and Tools: Standing Test Tiles
A slotted firebrick for firing flat test tiles and a wooden rack for handling them outside the kiln function in … Read More
Triple Glazing: Acknowledging Inspiration and Chasing the Image
Struck by the complexity of a cup given as a gift, Dick Lehman packed it away lest it influence him … Read More
Clay Culture: Guest Potter Tips
Group firings bring together potters to share in the labor and rewards of the kiln. As a guest, maximize the … Read More
How to Decorate Pottery Surfaces with Colored Slips in the Bisque State
Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More
Refiring Pottery to Build up Beautiful Layers
When I was just starting out in ceramics, I thought that getting a disappointing pot out of the kiln was … Read More
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More
Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
In the Studio: Low-Stakes Creativity
The thought with this practice is that students will try new things if their grades will not be negatively impacted … Read More
