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Long tapered knife useful for trimming cast or pressed pieces, and for separating mold components. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds

Linda Gates

While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More

Egyptian Paste: Building Sculpturally with Color

Mary Cloonan

Egyptian paste or Egyptian faience is a low-fire mixture of ceramic materials containing clay, sand, colorants, frits, and soluble salts. … Read More

Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration

Amanda Wilton-Green

We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More

How to Use the Subtractive Sculpture Technique to Create a Box

Jessica Cabe

The opposite of the additive process of sculpture, the subtractive sculpture technique involves removing material to create a finished work. … Read More

Simple Sets: Making and Using Slab Bowl Templates

Daryl E. Baird

Throwing bowls on the pottery wheel is not the only option if you are interested in making a set of … Read More

Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs

Annie Chrietzberg

Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are … Read More

A Slow and Steady Transition with Zac Spates

Jessica Cabe

Through university studies, assistantships, apprenticeships, and opportunities to build and fire kilns with other artists, Zac Spates forged a dedication … Read More