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
Common deflocculant for casting slips. Product of R.T. Vanderbilt Company. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatamala, where she lived … Read More
In my pottery, I try to create an opportunity for reverie or a feeling of emergent possibility. I have vivid … Read More
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … Read More
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More
There are many, many ways to put lines onto pots – carving, fluting, painting, drawing – but, I have to … Read More
Slips and engobes are more or less the same thing, and some confusion exists over the use of the two … Read More
My work is heavily influenced by the abundance of disposable items that I’m exposed to on a daily basis. I … Read More
One of my favorite things about ceramics is that there seem to be endless ways to decorate clay surfaces. In … Read More
I have grown to love terra sigillatas for their versatility in color, sheen, and because they’re a relatively low-tech way … Read More