How to Make Super Sharp DIY Sgraffito Tools
Clay is rough on tools, especially trimming and sgraffito tools. Fortunately, some of the most used tools in the box … Read More
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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
How to Design Low-Relief Carvings in Wet Clay
This post is all about carving into clay and the best tools and techniques for doing so. In this post, potter … Read More
Rapid Bisque Firing
The most challenging firing that ceramic artists undertake is the bisque firing. It is also, more often than not, the … Read More
How to Make Underglaze in Your Ceramics Studio
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Make Your Own Ceramic Mosaic Table Top
DIY mosaic table tops are a wonderful way to dress up furniture with a handmade touch. You can even use … Read More
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
Paper Clay Sculpture: Building with Clay and Paper to Strengthen Work
Paper clay is any clay body to which processed cellulose fiber has been added. Adding paper pulp and other fibers to your clay body can … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Quick Tips: Tap Centering While Trimming
There are many ways to center a pot on the wheel when trimming, but one of the trickier ways to … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Custom Condiments
I grew up in a family of artists. One of the greatest inspirations in life was visiting my grandparents’ house … Read More
