How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More
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Kurinuki Curious
I’ve been kurinuki curious for a long time. Much as I admired the work of artists using this technique, and … Read More
Sgraffito Decoration
A freshly made form, ready to decorate, etch, and carve, is an invitation to play. It’s such a pleasure to … Read More
A Great Idea for Creating Custom Stencils for Pottery
Looking for some awesome ceramic decoration ideas? Custom stencils for ceramics are a great way to go and there are … Read More
An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More
Slip-Cast Vessel Experimentation
Beginning with a complex sequence of dissecting, mapping, and stacking, Kyle Johns creates multifaceted slip-cast vessels. The infinite mold combinations … Read More
Apothecary Inspiration
I’ve always been interested in the various ways that humans navigate the mysteries of our natural world. Specifically, folklore, ritual, … Read More
2020 Emerging Artist: Dane Hodges
Alternatives to common glazes are trending, be it underglazes, engobes, terra sigillatas, or simply raw clay. Because of the visual … 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
Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
