The New World of Crystalline Glazes: Developing Beautiful Crystals in Reduction
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
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Using Slips, Sgraffito, and Inlay Techniques to Create a New Twist on Oribe
Oribe ware is a type of ceramics that originated in the 16th century and is known for its copper-green glaze … Read More
Lichens and Lizards and Leopards, Oh My! Reticulated Glaze Recipes For Wild Ceramic Surfaces
Although glaze crawling – when glaze recedes away from an area in the firing, leaving bare clay – is often … Read More
Deb Schwartzkopf Shows us Her Space Saving Homemade Bat System
If your studio is crowded and shelf space is at a premium, you know what a hassle it is to … Read More
Going Industrial: A Potter Shares his Experience with Mass Ceramic Production
Why would someone who has spent most of his adult life pursuing excellence in handmade pottery enthusiastically pursue mass ceramic … Read More
Etched in Clay: How to Make Beautiful Relief Surfaces with Shellac Resist
Not long into his ceramics career, Jim Gottuso discovered shellac resist is a great alternative to wax resist for creating decoration … Read More
How to Make Marbled Effects on Pottery Using Colored Clay Slabs
Mixing contrasting ceramic stains into a white clay body and then handbuilding with them can lead to some incredible pottery … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
How to Increase or Reduce Crazing in a Glaze
In ceramics, one person’s fault is another person’s fancy. While crazing is technically a glaze fault, it can also be … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
