Plaster Mixing 101: How to Mix Plaster for Ceramic Molds
Learning how to mix plaster is essential if you are interested in slip casting, but even if you’re not, mixing … 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
The sculptural vessels that Olivia Tani makes combine visually distinct, seemingly inflated segments into a unified whole. She shares her … Read More
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
I moved to Louisiana in 2002 to attend graduate school at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge. Louisiana is … Read More
I prefer working with handmade bisque molds to make my individual pieces. My basin bisque mold is the largest one … Read More
Learning how I best work as an artist took some time. As an undergraduate student, I only experienced working in … Read More
Begin by throwing a bowl on the wheel. Since it will be trimmed into a dome and carved, I usually … Read More
I’ve found that handbuilding using a compressed slab to form plates and bowls ensures that the form will be less … Read More
Life can be rough. We all have our coping mechanisms. Humor, junk food, ceramic pots, and pets are a few … Read More
I make pots that celebrate the tangible joy of the everyday—objects that will weave themselves into your daily routine and … Read More