Precise Piercing: Using Geometric Principles to Create Stunningly Carved Pieces
I first saw Eric Stearns’ work on social media. He posted this crazy cool video of his piercing process and … Read More
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A Guide to the Ceramic Kiln and Various Firing Methods
One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More
Tips for Throwing and Trimming a Scalloped-Rim Bowl Off the Hump
Throwing off the hump can really help maximize efficiency in the studio. It may seem like a little thing, but … Read More
Carving Clay to Make Ceramic Baskets
Taking inspiration from the red and white checkered trays that often serve fried food at festivals or fairs, Adrienne Eliades wanted … Read More
Cone 6 Matte Glaze Recipes and Glazing Techniques
I looooove a good old buttery matte glaze surface! Donna Polseno creates beautiful buttery matte surfaces with a lot of … Read More
Making Paper Clay Storage Easier and Less Stinky
Paper clay is an ideal solution for building complex or delicate ceramic sculpture. Made by mixing any type of clay … Read More
Trimming Platters with Altered Rims on the Potters Wheel
Trimming wide plate and platter forms can be challenging. Attaching a donut-shaped clay chuck to your wheelhead before trimming takes … Read More
Techno File: Copper Red Nanoparticles
Karthik Lalwani, Michael Leopold, PhD, and Ryan Coppage, PhD
Copper carbonate plus a precise firing schedule can produce a vibrant, crushed-strawberry-like red glaze in reduction firings. But did you … Read More
Lane Chapman: A Powerful Touch
Loose handbuilt forms in red stoneware become the substrate for layered slips, animal imagery, and accents of glaze. Combined, Lane … Read More
How to Make Paper Clay in Your Home Studio
In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … Read More
