Incised and Inlaid Tumblers
I’m interested in creating surfaces that are rich in pattern, but also subtly beautiful in their simplicity. I work with … Read More
Tag: carving
In the Studio: Personalized Cups
When we think of pottery, we often think of working on the potter’s wheel—creating pots in the round. However, shaping … Read More
From High Fire to Mid Range: Changing Kilns Leads to New Decorating and Glazing Techniques
After high firing in a gas kiln for 25 years, Wickford, Rhode Island, potter Harry Spring was forced by circumstances … Read More
Clay Culture: Ayutthaya
With a multi-ethnic population consisting of over 40 ethnic groups, including Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and Dutch, it is one of … Read More
Scratching the Surface: A Guide to Sgraffito
If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More
Tips for Throwing a Perfect Tall Cylinder
Not only does Adam Field go over his meticulous carving techniques on his DVD, Precision Throwing and Intricate Carving, but he … Read More
An Easy Approach to Image Transfer onto Clay
A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, … Read More
Minding the Corners
It’s all about the clay: how it feels in your hands, on your fingertips; how it can be shaped and … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Easy and Elegant Butter Dish
Butter is an essential ingredient in cooking and having it ready available and stiffened enough for use requires a good … Read More
How to Make an Ordinary Lid Extraordinary
If there is one thing I have learned from making DVDs with uber-talented artists over the last couple of years, … Read More
