Trimming is Child’s Play
This week’s Tip of the Week comes to us from James Rozzi of Stone Mountain, Georgia. Last week we saw … 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
How to Make a Decorative Lid for a DIY Cupcake Stand!
In my opinion, everyone should celebrate the cupcake and what better way to do so than with a DIY cupcake … Read More
Message on a Bottle: How to Make an Ultra-Thin, Textured Slab Built Vase
I love using stamps to add texture and interest to my work and I always enjoy searching antique shops for … Read More
How to Use Underglazes for Slip Trailed and Silk Screened Applique
One of my favorite things about ceramics is that there seem to be endless ways to decorate clay surfaces. In … Read More
Circular Logic: Using Balloons as Molds for Spherical Handbuilt Ceramic Sculpture
If you’ve ever wanted to build a round ceramic sculpture, but working on the potter’s wheel is not your cup … Read More
From Dancer to Ceramic Art Gallery Owner to Studio Potter
I love to hear the interesting, sometimes fascinating, stories how fellow studio potters found their way to clay. For Dubhe … Read More
How to Make and Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make Ceramic Jewelry
Plaster press molds are very useful when you are planning to make multiples of a particular form or an embellishment … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
How to Make a Floating Stick Hydrometer for the Cost of a Milkshake
Getting glazes to come out the same from batch to batch is a lot easier if you are sure the … Read More
How and Why to Use a Kiln Vent
If you are looking to buy a kiln, you will need to consider a kiln vent too. Typically we think … Read More
