Clay Culture: From Toilet to Pipeline
Adding recycled ceramic waste (like bricks and sanitary ware) as aggregate in concrete production may be one way to make … Read More
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How to Use Tar Paper as a Support While Slab Building
Tar paper is a great material to use for templates for handbuilding, but Lisa Pedolsky takes this idea one step … Read More
An Introduction to Electric Pottery Kilns
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process, and increasingly, potters are using electric … Read More
Tips and Tools: Adjustable Shelving
This potter’s flexible shelving system consists of standard-sized and reclaimed boards that can be moved to accommodate the height of … Read More
Clay Culture: Potters of Mauritius
Three small potteries in Mauritius share their experiences making functional pots to serve the island nation’s religious and ceremonial needs. … Read More
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
Carving Textured Press Molds and Stamps Out of Insulating Foam
Making impressions in clay is a ton of fun. Making your own stamps makes it even more fun because it … Read More
Bari Ziperstein: Cause, Effect, and Creativity
Ideas around labor, business savvy, and connecting with her team are key to understanding Bari Ziperstein’s different types of ceramic … Read More
6 Essential Tips for Coiling Clay to Make Sculpture
Coiling clay is a great way to make sculpture that is volumetric and curvy. Erin Furimsky is well known for … Read More
Building an Anagama Kiln for a High School Ceramics Class
An anagama kiln in a high school ceramics class? That seems highly unlikely, doesn’t it? Many high school ceramics teachers … Read More
