Make Your Pottery Shine Without Glaze: The Basics of Burnished Clay
Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More
Tag: earthenware
Low-fired ware, usually still porous after firing—must be sealed with vitreous glaze to be functional. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Tangible Fiction
I’ve always been fascinated with the tangible realities of history and the boundless fantasy of science fiction. In my work … Read More
An Unexpected Canvas
Handbuilt ceramic objects are an exciting and often unexpected canvas for drawings. Imagery on functional ceramics can have a life … Read More
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
Collaborative Companions
Eric Botbyl and Justin Rothshank
A chance to play, learn from another artist through material and object, make some failed pots, start conversations, and generate … Read More
Istoriato Reborn: The Narratives of Lindsay Montgomery
Lindsay Montgomery uses majolica techniques and narrative imagery referencing historical tales of sacrifice and violence to reflect on current social … Read More
Vinland Restaurant: Local Food, Local Pots
David Levi, the head chef and owner of Vinland, only uses regional ingredients in the restaurant’s menu items. In keeping … Read More
Laser Toner Transfer: A Great Way to Create Colorful Patterns on Clay
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatamala, where she lived … Read More
Simple Elegance with Eiko Maeda
Mining both the aesthetics and cultural context of nerikomi, Japanese-born Canadian artist Eiko Maeda uses this intricate technique to create … Read More
Mocha Diffusion and Slip Dotting Pottery
Though it might sound like a fancy coffee drink, mocha diffusion is a little-known technique of ceramic surface decoration developed … Read More
