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Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More

In ceramics, one person’s fault is another person fancy. While crazing is technically a glaze fault, it can also be … Read More

Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More

If you’ve seen anything I have made in the last several years, you know that I’m a little bit obsessed … Read More

The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More

All pots require some clean up before selling, but atmospheric-fired pots require the most. Whether it is wadding, glaze drips, … Read More

Firing clay is the most critical part of the ceramics process because it is the one thing that makes clay … Read More

Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … 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

One challenge that faces many ceramic sculptors is the sheer heft of clay, especially in a large sculpture. Ceramic artist … Read More