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Flower bricks have a long history in the ceramic world. Initially, they were the shape and size of bricks laying … Read More

Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

Think thin porcelain. Now think even thinner porcelain and you have the plates of Christina Bryer. These translucent plates are … Read More

Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More

Ceramic Arts Network: Often it is difficult to streamline a studio practice. How do you tackle efficiency in the studio?
Hanako … Read More

I looooove a good old buttery matte glaze surface! Donna Polseno creates beautiful buttery matte surfaces with a lot of … Read More

One of the most satisfying techniques in the clay world is pottery carving. Whether you are carving clay in realistic … Read More

The sgraffito technique is an effective way to make bold lines on clay. Sgraffito is a process in which a … Read More

For Brenda Lichman, form and surface go hand in hand. She accentuates her soft, simple soda fired pottery with thick … Read More