Etched in Clay: How to Make Beautiful Relief Surfaces with Shellac Resist
Not long into his ceramics career, Jim Gottuso discovered shellac resist is a great alternative to wax resist for creating decoration … Read More
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In the Potter’s Kitchen: Food for Thoughts
I’m a collector of quotes, many of which uplift, inspire, and remind me of my humanity. Over the years working … Read More
Storytelling Slide Boxes
When I make functional work, I consider the positions of everyday use—stacking cups to store on a shelf, drying plates … Read More
An Unexpected Canvas
Handbuilt ceramic objects are an exciting and often unexpected canvas for drawings. Imagery on functional ceramics can have a life … Read More
Inlaid Slip Casting
As an obsessive collector of objects, I’m constantly on the lookout for items with alluring shapes and patterns. In 2014, … Read More
In the Studio: Tops and Bottoms
Inspired by nature’s beauty, the organic forms in my works are an extension of what I see in my every … Read More
How to Handbuild Using Molded Sections
We’ve posted a lot of handbuilding techniques on CAD that utilize various types of slump molds or hump molds. From … Read More
Breaking the Rules
The form and surfaces of Paul Ide’s skirted jars combine his interests in worn surfaces and layered graffiti with a … Read More
How to Replace Electric Kiln Elements
A few years back, I purchased my first brand spanking new electric kiln. I have had a nearly permanent grin … Read More
