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Altering freshly thrown pots is one of the best ways to take advantage of clay’s malleability. When the clay is … Read More

Ceramic artists in this day and age have it relatively easy when it comes to obtaining materials for their craft. … Read More

I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More

Shipping and packing ceramics can be a stressful endeavor—if you under-pack the piece it might break! If you over-pack the … Read More

Having grown up in Minnesota, I know there’s one thing Northerners obsess about: the weather. Well, maybe two things: the … Read More

While applying one single glaze to a piece can be lovely, there are some effects that come only from certain … Read More

Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of … Read More

One of the most useful things for all potters and ceramic artists to learn is how to fix cracks in … Read More

Slip trailing is a great way to use clay slip as a decorative tool. Like its cousin glaze trailing, slip … Read More

Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More