Using Glaze Additives Like CMC Gum to Make Average Glazes Great
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
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How to Slab Build a Simple Darted Cup with Soft Slabs
After many years of just throwing, I have been doing more and more handbuilding. Part of the reason for this … Read More
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
Creating a Patina with Slip Trailed and Layered Underglaze Decoration
There are a ton of fun underglaze decoration techniques out there. And the technique in today’s video is another fine … Read More
Tips for Throwing and Trimming a Scalloped-Rim Bowl Off the Hump
Throwing off the hump can really help maximize efficiency in the studio. It may seem like a little thing, but … Read More
A Simple Handle Pulling Technique to Dress Up Your Pottery
Over the past couple of years, I have been on an ongoing quest to make the perfect handles for my … Read More
3 Smart and Simple Bisque Clay Hump Mold Techniques
Making your own bisque hump or slump molds is probably the easiest and most accessible way to get into mold … Read More
Gesture Drawing for Ceramic Artists
It seems like about a hundred years since I took a drawing class in college and so I don’t feel … Read More
Why Trim? A Simple Way to Define a Foot Without Trimming
Trimming is one of my favorite parts of wheel throwing. But with my limited time in the studio, it is … Read More
Simple and Fun Coil Pot Ideas
If you are a teacher looking for coil pot ideas for your classroom, or if you are new to working … Read More
