Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
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Image Transfer with Pyrofoto: Another Cool Way to Put Images on Pottery
There are various processes for transferring images to clay, from photocopy transfers, silkscreening and stencils, to laser transfer decals and … Read More
Tips for Using Underglaze Pens for Drawing on Ceramics
I love pots with pattern and imagery and have done a lot with screen printing on clay and paper stencils in my work. … Read More
Microwave Kilns: Great Tools for Testing Low-Fire Lusters, Enamels, and China Paints
Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
How to Make Ceramic Plates in Multiples
Making multiples is a common and challenging endeavor for potters. To successfully accomplish this task, you need to have a … Read More
A Painterly Approach to Surface Decoration Using Colored Slips
Sometimes you just need a change. Tim Ludwig began to feel that his work needed a change about ten years … Read More
How to Clean Bisqued Surfaces When Decorating with Underglaze Washes
Underglaze washes add depth and character to a pot’s surface by highlighting surface texture or pattern. But often the underglaze … Read More
The Beautiful Variations of Chun Glaze
Glazes in the Chun glaze family are lovely light blue high fire glazes that feature opalescence caused by micro bubbles … Read More
