Throwing with Templates
This technique involves using templates to repeatedly create an even, symmetrical form. In the coil-building exercise, you position the template … Read More
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An Introduction to Electric Pottery Kilns
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process, and increasingly, potters are using electric … Read More
Decorating Through Disassembly: Jeff Campana’s Sliced and Spliced Porcelain Pottery
There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
An Experienced Wood Firer Shares Wood Kiln Plans for a Small Instructional Wood Kiln
John Thies has been building, firing and maintaining large wood kilns for more than thirty years. For more than ten … Read More
Clay Culture: The Afterstory
In March, a group of wood-fire potters delayed unloading their most recent firing due to concerns about COVID-19. Now that … 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
Altering and Stamping Rims
My interest in altering thrown shapes can be traced back to my days as a ceramics student, 25 years ago. … Read More
Tips and Tools: Brace Yourself
Whether you are just beginning your career as a potter or are a seasoned veteran, many of us will encounter … Read More
John Glick: A Legacy
I spent two days with John Glick at his home and studio in Farmington Hills, Michigan, to begin researching an … Read More
