Carly Slade’s Oeuvre: Monuments to Everyday People
Foundational experiences from Carly Slade’s upbringing in a blue-collar family that valued hand work pervade her sculptures, which focus on … Read More
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Polymer Clay Stamps for Applying Texture
I saw Virginia Cartwright demonstrating at a Potters Council (now the International Ceramic Artists Network–ICAN) workshop a couple years back … Read More
Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
Compressed Slab Bowl
I’ve found that handbuilding using a compressed slab to form plates and bowls ensures that the form will be less … Read More
Using Glaze Additives Like CMC Gum to Make Average Glazes Great
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
Creating Surface Designs with Glaze, Wax and Underglaze
I am always looking for new ways to add surface designs and imagery to my work and I am always … Read More
Clay Tool Talk: Robin Hopper’s Advice on the Best Tools for Carving, Cutting, Scratching, and Slashing Clay
Almost anything can be used to make marks on clay – from found objects or repurposed kitchen utensils to handmade … Read More
Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art
An exhibition at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in Los Angeles, California, explored the topic of animals as … Read More
Studio Visit: Lucy Fagella, Greenfield, Massachusetts
Efficient upgrades of her workspace, solar panels to provide electricity, and a post office within biking distance have allowed Lucy … Read More
