In the Studio: Microwave Baker
Baking in the microwave oven is quick and convenient, but it isn’t the same as baking in a conventional oven. … Read More
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Adjustable tool for measuring inside/outside diameters, as in making lids. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Microwave Egg Cooker
Since I’ve been investigating pottery forms for microwave use, I’ve found that a microwaved egg is a common breakfast, and … Read More
A Journeyman Potter
What is a journeyman potter? Jared Zehmer, who works as one in Seagrove, North Carolina, explains the gig that lets … Read More
Tips for Trimming Bowls on the Pottery Wheel
Love it or hate it, pottery trimming (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
Making Multiples: Using Templates to Throw Uniform Shapes on the Pottery Wheel
I think many beginning potters start out with the goal of making perfect sets of bowls or mugs, but quickly … Read More
The Hourly Earnings Project: Calculating a Potter’s Salary
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “what can I expect … Read More
How to Make a Clay Teapot With an Infuser for Loose Leaf Teas
Potter Clay Cunningham has become quite the tea connoisseur at a tea shop in his town. So he started to … Read More
How to Make a Gauge for Throwing Consistently Sized Pots on the Pottery Wheel
When trying to throw a set on the pottery wheel, starting off with the same size ball of clay, … Read More
Throw, Cut, and Paste: Creating Distinctive Vibrant Forms
Potter Joan Bruneau wanted a little more lift from her thrown vase forms, but pesky old gravity was keeping the … Read More
How to Make a French Butter Dish
In this post, an excerpt from In the Potter’s Kitchen, Sumi von Dassow shows how to throw a French butter … Read More
