Pit Firing Using a Good Old-Fashioned Charcoal Grill
As Sumi von Dassow explains in this post, you can get great pit firing effects on pots using a good … Read More
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Smooth Lines
Just as clay has a strong physical memory, one of my most vivid early memories of using pottery was eating … Read More
In the Studio: Commercial Glaze Tips and Tricks
Low-fire commercial glazes can be successfully layered to build effects and change the appearance of the individual glazes. Many low-fire … Read More
Super Cool! Slow Cooling an Electric Kiln Firing
If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More
Spotlight: Red Clay Love
Earthenware clay serves as the base layer of Shanna Fliegel’s dynamic, collaged illustrations. … Read More
Techno File: Clay Memory
Plasticity is a sought after characteristic in clay bodies, but too much plasticity often leads to troublesome issues with clay … Read More
Connected by Stories
When talking to customers about his work, Jim Smith discusses the inspiration and processes that went into making the pieces. … Read More
Branan Mercer: The Quest for the Perfect Cup
Branan Mercer worked toward finding a personal style through a process-driven approach. He stripped away ornamentation and focused on minimal … Read More
Dual Endeavors of Artist Educators
Balancing the demands of teaching K–12 arts and a personal studio practice is a challenge. However, these pursuits can be … Read More
A Guide to Pottery Photography That Will Make Your Work Pop
Many many moons ago, when I started out my career here as assistant editor to our magazines Ceramics Monthly and … Read More
