How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More
Tag: fettling knife
Long tapered knife useful for trimming cast or pressed pieces, and for separating mold components. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Exploring Function through Sculptural Forms
During graduate school, my work was predominantly sculptural. Near the end of my studies, I became more drawn to sculptural … Read More
Combining Wheel Techniques and Handbuilding Pottery for Great Results
When exploring ideas for hand building pottery forms using smaller wheel thrown parts, Ronan Kyle Peterson discovered something pretty cool: … Read More
Deconstruct and Reassemble to Discover a New Form
My Yonic Double Seed Server evolved from thoughts about seeds, their inner and outer hulls, and the shapes of seed … Read More
In the Studio: Make Your Own Kiln Setters
When I first moved to Northfield, Minnesota, I found a wonderfully tight-knit community of potters. At that time, I was … Read More
All Details Considered
I aspire to make forms that quietly engage, inspire curiosity, and invite a sense of discovery. These are objects that … Read More
Split Rail Baskets
To create a basket to accommodate a cane handle, begin with a bottomless cylinder on a bat with 1–2½ pounds … Read More
Weaving Your Way with Clay
Teaching a clay class in the Loveland parks and recreation program for the last 27 years has been gratifying to … Read More
Pursuing an Honest Pot
“A good honest pot.” What does that mean? I imagine it to mean unembellished, straightforward, and functional. I also like … Read More
Simple Sets: Making and Using Templates for Uniform Handbuilt Bowls
Throwing bowls on the pottery wheel is not the only option if you are interested in making a set of … Read More
