Custom Clay Stamps for the 21st Century
There are a lot of ways to make custom clay stamps. From the homemade bisque stamp to the less common … Read More
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Burnishing Pottery: A Step by Step Guide
Burnishing pottery is a technique in which clay is polished to a beautiful sheen without the use of glaze (like … Read More
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
How to Make a Cool Textured Handbuilt Tray from One Slab of Clay
Looking at the finished product of this project, it is obvious that it was slab built, but maybe not so … Read More
How to Make a Better Homemade Sink Trap for Your Pottery Studio
When setting up a studio, it is important to find a safe way to wash your hands and tools without … Read More
Using a Pin Striping Brush for Hand-Painted Pottery
Julie Johnson’s pottery combines traditional functional forms with decorative surface design through hand-painted brushwork. Her brush of choice is an … Read More
Artist Q&A: Advice on Gaining Efficiency in the Studio from Hanako Nakazato
Ceramic Arts Network: Often it is difficult to streamline a studio practice. How do you tackle efficiency in the studio?
Hanako … Read More
Texture from Within: Mixing Coarse Materials into a Smooth Clay Body
When most people think of porcelain, they think of a velvety translucent white surface. But Gillian Parke was interested in … Read More
How Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … Read More
