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I am impatient when it comes to centering work on a bat on my banding wheel. But a banding wheel … Read More

Like many potters, I have a basement studio. Unlike in my dream studio, which would have sweeping views of a … Read More

Most of us don’t think of the pottery wheel when we think about making slab built pottery. But there’s no … Read More

In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … Read More

Learning how to mix plaster is essential if you are interested in slip casting, but even if you’re not, mixing … Read More

If you have ever damaged a freshly thrown piece moving it off of the wheel, you know the value of … Read More

Recycling clay is not the most exciting part of being a ceramic artist, but it is necessary. We all end … Read More

Slip can be used for surface texture, for color, and for joining pieces together. In this project, I use it … Read More

The desire to throw large pots is something that just about every potter has at one time or another. And … Read More

Whenever I start a large piece, I make sure to have all the clay weighed out and ready, so I … Read More