Adding an Edge
When planning the shape of the bottle, I often look to historical pots for inspiration while layering in my own … Read More
Tag: carving
Soft Story Telling
Functional ceramics provide a unique opportunity for collectors to interact with fine art on an intimate level. These pieces are … 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
Ceramics from Rankin Inlet
The Art Gallery of Burlington exhibited contemporary ceramics from Rankin Inlet, Canada, showcasing figurative sculptures that tell stories in the … Read More
Neil Forrest: Ships and Voids
References to Norwegian ships, nautical equipment, and architecture abound in Neil Forrest’s recent sculptures. The pieces combine his interest in … Read More
Using a Banding Wheel to Make a Bowl From Start to Finish
A banding wheel is one of my favorite tools in the pottery studio. These wonderful tools are great for so … Read More
Ceramic Surface Design Techniques on a Plate
Plates are an ideal form on which to play around with ceramic surface design techniques. That flat, blank canvas is … Read More
Laying a Foundation for Layered Surfaces with Ceramic Engobes and Etching
To create surfaces with depth, it can be helpful to start applying decoration in the greenware stage. Colleen Riley does … 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
Emre Can: Artistic Touches on 3D-Printed Ceramic Artworks
Following his technical research into 3D-printed ceramics, Emre Can has used the technology to reflect on issues integral to people … Read More
