A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
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Spotlight: A Sense of Calm
Since being featured as a Working Potter in 2014, Yasha Butler has shifted the focus of her studio practice to … Read More
An Introduction to Electric Pottery Kilns
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process, and increasingly, potters are using electric … Read More
Passion for Pagodas
Like yoga and meditation, clay has always been a part of my spiritual practice. Creating ceramic vessels allows me to … 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
The New World of Crystalline Glazes: Developing Beautiful Crystals in Reduction
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
5 Tips for Keeping Your Studio Clean and Healthy
Like many potters, I have a basement studio. Unlike in my dream studio, which would have sweeping views of a … Read More
The Hummingbird Watering Pitcher
Working in clay, a familiar method and style emerge that provide relatively accurate expectations of results. This is an important … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Combining Coil Pottery and Press Molds to Create a Cool Shot Glass Set
Brice Dyer’s family has always valued special occasions—using the fancy china and candles for those special dinners. The idea of … Read More
