Tall Coffee Pot
Making a tall coffee pot utilizes a number of pottery techniques including making an overhanging lid with a solid knob, … Read More
Tag: chuck
On the wheel, a temporary wet-clay form or reusable bisque-fired form upon which wares may be inverted for trimming. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Tips and Tools: PVC Chuck System
Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More
Quick Tips: Jumbo Chuck, One-Handed Cut-off Wire, and Paper Clay Shelf Protectors
Clay people have some darn impressive ingenuity when it comes to improving the efficiency of their processes. We get a … Read More
Aquatic Inspiration
Pulling from the time he spends on rivers and streams, Mark Chuck makes vessels that capture the iridescence and movement … Read More
Clay Culture: Chinese Fast Firing
What was once thought to be a traditional Japanese technique, the origins of Western raku now appear to have been … Read More
A Good Pour
Everyday tasks are more enjoyable when using tools that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also excellently perform the tasks … Read More
Studio Visit: Theo Helmstadter, Green River Pottery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
I have always lived as physically close to my studio as possible. I know that for health reasons you’re not … Read More
A Bowl of Soup
In my ceramic work, I pay close attention to the relationships between forms. A functional ceramic piece is rarely alone. … Read More
In the Studio: Garden Ollas
As pottery and cooking go hand-in-hand, so too do cooking and gardening. Potters know the pleasure of cooking and serving … Read More
Working Potter: Hanako Nakazato, Karatsu, Japan, and Union, Maine
I make pottery for daily use, so it has to be affordable and I need to sell a large volume. … Read More
