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I love using stencils in my work. I’ve tried lots of different materials as stencils, but I had never thought … Read More

Once you have mastered wheel throwing, you can get a little tired of round pots. Faceting pottery is a fun … 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

This post is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In this post, potter … Read More

When we think of pottery, we often think of working on the potter’s wheel—creating pots in the round. However, shaping … Read More

Butter is an essential ingredient in cooking and having it ready available and stiffened enough for use requires a good … Read More

Clay tools are a potter’s best friend–especially homemade tools designed to be perfect for specific tasks. Just by doing some … Read More

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