From the Editor: February 2021
In this issue, which focuses on the business side of being a ceramic artist, individuals discuss the long-term plans and … Read More
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The Clay Siblings’ Project
Gerald A. Brown and Mike Tavares
This expanding network of young artists connects with students at high schools and community centers through hands-on clay workshops. Teaching … Read More
Clay Culture: Intersections
Mayer Shacter started out his career as a ceramic artist, then gravitated to his current focus as an art dealer … Read More
Glaze Chemistry 101: A Quick Course on Mixing Ceramic Glazes
Remember in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More
Using a Sodium Silicate Pottery Technique to Create Cracked Texture
Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong era because I just love old things: antiques, weathered old … Read More
Editor’s Note: A Lot to Learn
This year has tested us in so many ways; emotionally, financially, and morally. It has tested our trust in the … Read More
Marcia Selsor’s Tips on Obvara Firing
The obvara firing process, which originated in Eastern Europe around the 12th Century, involves scalding the finish on the pottery … Read More
The Joy of Making: The Work of Osa Atoe
Osa Atoe combines many sources of inspiration in her work, including prehistoric symbols and universal imagery, to bring the creativity … Read More
How to Prevent Bloating in Your Clay Body
Typically, when we hear the word “bloated,” we don’t immediately think of clay. More often, we think of the feeling … Read More
How to Use Latex Resist to Create Glaze Patterns
I just added latex resist to my ever expanding studio supplies shopping list. What is latex resist, you ask? Liquid … Read More
