Call for Entries: September 2021
Deadlines for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. … Read More
Tag: design
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
PJ Anderson: A Happy Warrior
In order to learn about traditional craft and pottery-making techniques, PJ Anderson studied Indigenous processes in South Africa and New … Read More
Clay Culture: Archeometrists and Clay
In order to better understand ancient civilizations, scientists study the physical and chemical properties of ceramic artifacts. They use a … Read More
Carbon Copy: Underglaze Transfer Paper Makes it Easy to Transfer Images
From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More
Creating Subtle Layers with Sgraffito, Slip, and Multi-Toned Glazes
I just love the sugary matte surfaces, color schemes, and subtle layers in Kristin Pavelka’s work. Kristin uses gorgeous red … Read More
How to Make Casting Slip from Your Clay Body
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More
3 Smart Ways to Hang Ceramic Pieces
If you’re interested in making ceramic work for the wall, you need to be sure to think through how to … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
New Webinar: Learn How to Build a Teapot with Sean Scott!
In this 2.5-hour workshop, Sean Scott will demonstrate how he handbuilds a teapot. Sean will cover all the details you … Read More
