A Colorful Variation on the Naked Raku Technique
The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More
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Etched in Clay: How to Make Beautiful Relief Surfaces with Shellac Resist
Not long into his ceramics career, Jim Gottuso discovered shellac resist is a great alternative to wax resist for creating decoration … Read More
Mishima Ceramics: Creating Fine Lines with Slip Inlay
I was first introduced to Mishima ceramics decoration when I attended a Lorna Meaden workshop years ago. Before that I … Read More
Laying a Foundation for Layered Surfaces with Ceramic Engobes and Etching
To create surfaces with depth, it can be helpful to start applying decoration in the greenware stage. Colleen Riley does … Read More
Mod Podge Resist: A Nontoxic Alternative to Shellac Resist for Ceramic Water Etching
There are so many ways to decorate pots that it is nearly impossible to get bored in the studio. And … Read More
Sgraffito Decoration
A freshly made form, ready to decorate, etch, and carve, is an invitation to play. It’s such a pleasure to … Read More
Clay Culture: The Dinosaur in Plaid
Craig and Carol Hinshaw learned of Diaguita ceramics while in Chile. Through the assistance and connections of local guide and … Read More
Soft Transitions
I’m captivated by the processes and experiences that are associated with ceramics. The material can exhibit vitality, spontaneity, and tension, … Read More
2020 Emerging Artist: Dane Hodges
Alternatives to common glazes are trending, be it underglazes, engobes, terra sigillatas, or simply raw clay. Because of the visual … Read More
Emerging Artist 2013: Jim Gottuso – Louisville, Kentucky
Gottuso’s confident yet indecipherable “script” resides somewhere between calligraphy and graffiti—a sort of hybrid narrative frieze. The forms are subtle … Read More
