Studio Visit: Lucy Fagella, Greenfield, Massachusetts
Efficient upgrades of her workspace, solar panels to provide electricity, and a post office within biking distance have allowed Lucy … Read More
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How to Throw Large Platters No Matter What Your Size
Even though you don’t need to pull up high walls with a large platter, large wheel-thrown platters can be challenging, … Read More
Out of Round
I began making a thrown and altered vase about five years ago, after seeing many variations of an oval or … Read More
Spicing Things Up
The genesis of my spice jars goes back to my time as a graduate student at West Virginia University. It … Read More
Four Helpful Tips for Throwing Large Pots on the Wheel
The desire to throw large pots is something that just about every potter has at one time or another. And … Read More
Elevating Experience
Ever since I started making pottery, I have loved making cups. I love how such a small object can fit … Read More
In the Studio: Processing Natural Clays
As societies became more complex and businesses grew, clay processing became more and more industrialized. People began to purchase clay … Read More
Tips and Tools: PVC Chuck System
Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More
How to Make Paper Clay in Your Home Studio
In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … 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
