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Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong era because I just love old things: antiques, weathered old … Read More

I make pottery for daily use, so it has to be affordable and I need to sell a large volume. … Read More

Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s plate above) or a more subtle … Read More

My carved pitcher form came about when I was doing research for the Companion Gallery’s call for entry to Last … Read More

Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More

It can be challenging to carve geometric patterns into pottery. Aside from sharp tools and patience, you need to know … Read More

Clay is rough on tools. Fortunately, some of the most used tools in the box are quick and easy to … Read More

There are myriad ways to get texture on clay – one of these being the handmade bisque stamp. But sometimes … Read More

Fixing a clogged drain is hard work and expensive. Making a drain trap is easier and cheaper than you might … Read More

If you’re anything like me, you spend a lot of your precious time in the studio looking around for that … Read More