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Any of a group of slightly over 100 substances on earth that may exist as individual atoms, and from which all materials on earth are composed.

Carving pottery can add not only a pleasing design on a pot, but it can also be tactilely pleasing. Users … Read More

Mixing ceramic stains into a clay body to color clay is an exciting way to create interesting surfaces on your … Read More

My work is a lot about surface decoration. And a well-crafted canvas to put the pattern on is essential to … Read More

We all know what reduction firing is, right? Or do we? The science of what happens in a reduction kiln … Read More

The history of porcelain is a captivating one, steeped in wealth, power, and mystery. Porcelain objects reigned as status symbols … Read More

My Nana (my maternal grandmother) worked in a department store in Buffalo, New York, and when we grew restless, my … Read More

A few years back, I purchased my first brand spanking new electric kiln. I have had a nearly permanent grin … Read More

Raku firing is expressive, exciting, and fun. Whether you’re rakuing in your own studio, or taking part in a group … Read More

Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More

I aspire to make forms that quietly engage, inspire curiosity, and invite a sense of discovery. These are objects that … Read More