How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More
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In the Potter’s Kitchen: Bisque-Molded Basin
I prefer working with handmade bisque molds to make my individual pieces. My basin bisque mold is the largest one … Read More
Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
Using Ceramic Tile Grout as a Decorative Element
Contrary to what you might think, grout does not just have to be a practical element in tile work. With … Read More
How to Make a Texture Board for Slab-Built Pottery
Texture can be totally addictive in pottery, and there are an infinite variety of tools that can be used to … Read More
Turning an Everyday Throw-Away Item into a Great Pot
When WangLing Chou was an international student, she developed a habit of traveling light and repurposing and reusing objects out … Read More
The Ombré Look: How to Create Smooth Color Blends with Colored Clay
The “Ombré” trend is pretty huge right now. Search the term on Pinterest and you’ll find everything from ombré cakes … Read More
Making Paper Clay Storage Easier and Less Stinky
Paper clay is an ideal solution for building complex or delicate ceramic sculpture. Made by mixing any type of clay … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Cookie Warmer
At the beginning of each pottery class, I like to introduce one or two fresh projects for my students. Coming … Read More
Recycling Clay: Tips for Collecting, Storing, Reclaiming and Reprocessing Your Clay Scraps
Recycling clay is not the most exciting part of being a ceramic artist, but it is necessary. We all end … Read More
