Making Simple Molds for Slabware
My son is finishing up fifth grade this year (how could that possibly be?!), so the rapid pace at which … Read More
Tag: clay
Widely occurring aluminum silicate mineral resulting from natural decomposition of feldspar and granite. Composed of microscopic disk-shaped platelates that give clay its slippery, plastic quality. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Great Advice on Starting a Ceramic Business
Probably every artist who has fallen in love with clay has thought the following at one time or another: How … 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
How to Make a Simple Ceramic Slump Mold on the Potter’s Wheel
Ceramic slump molds are great tools in the studio. You can buy perfect molds from manufacturers in all shapes and … Read More
Wedging And Centering Large Amounts of Clay
Centering large amounts of clay is something that I put off for a long time. I just didn’t think my … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
Firing Clay: The Lowdown on the Ceramic Firing Process
Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … Read More
How to Fire A Gas Kiln Efficiently
How to fire a gas kiln efficiently is a burning question many potters want to know the answer to. Though … Read More
Quick Tip: No-Waste Clay Slip Bowls for the Pottery Studio
Efficiency! Efficiency! Efficiency! That’s what it’s all about when you are a busy high school ceramics teacher. With limited budgets … Read More
Pottery Illustrated: Roman Vessels with Banding Decoration
Hand drawn illustrations on roman vessels with banding decorations. … Read More
