Polymer Clay Stamps for Applying Texture
I saw Virginia Cartwright demonstrating at a Potters Council (now the International Ceramic Artists Network–ICAN) workshop a couple years back … Read More
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How to Make Ceramic Spoons and Scoops
Ceramic spoons are a fun and challenging form to make and there are a lot of ways you can make … Read More
Clay as a Canvas
It’s important to me that my work is both functional and highly decorative. I combine handbuilt and wheel-thrown elements in … Read More
Dissecting Plaid
The representation of humanness and connection has always been important to me in my work. I illustrate these things through … Read More
Surfacing Memories
Observing this collection of artifacts uncovered memories I had of these ever-present ornaments. I could not have described any of … Read More
Editor’s Note: Slow Art
I recently had the good fortune to travel to Spain with a group ceramic artists on the ICAN Ceramics in … 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
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
Slip Trailing for Beginners: A Primer on a Great Ceramics Decorating Technique
Slip trailing is a great way to use clay slip as a decorative tool. Like its cousin glaze trailing, slip … Read More
How to Make and Use Underglaze Pencils, Crayons, Pens, and Trailers
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More
