Melting Poodle Ice Cream Cups
Life can be rough. We all have our coping mechanisms. Humor, junk food, ceramic pots, and pets are a few … Read More
Tag: bisque mold
The Passage of Time
I make pots that celebrate the tangible joy of the everyday—objects that will weave themselves into your daily routine and … Read More
How to Make a Textured Bisque Mold that Mimics a Thrown Piece
There are lots of ways to make clay molds. And I love that I keep discovering new variations on these … Read More
Cutting and Layering Clay Slabs to Create Organic Texture
Jeremy Wallace used to throw and carve his textured pots, but he discovered that slab building them in layers gave … Read More
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
How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Creating a Winged Bowl
After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet, … Read More
Layer by Layer: Building Narrative Pottery Surfaces With Intricate Stencils, Slips, and Sgraffito
Kip O’Krongly has a lot of patience and a very steady hand. She makes intricate stencils by cutting them out … Read More
