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There are myriad ways to get texture on clay – one of these being the handmade bisque stamp. But sometimes … Read More

A couple NCECAs ago, I bought some rice paper transfers from a supplier at the conference. They are super fun … Read More

Extruders are great tools for the clay studio and they are super fun to make extruded pottery or sculpture. To … Read More

In order to adapt my thinking from the repetition of daily studio work to exploration mode, I need a shift … Read More

Most of us don’t think of the pottery wheel when we think about making slab built pottery. But there’s no … Read More

I’m a fan of using tongs for dipping smaller pieces in glaze. I appreciate the benefits of a consistent glaze … Read More

Carving pottery can add not only a pleasing design on a pot, but it can also be tactilely pleasing. Users … Read More

Throwing clay decanters and bottles can be a good way to challenge yourself when you become proficient at pottery wheel … Read More

Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More

Food and clay have run together for eons, developing a relationship between families, forms, and flavors. Family gatherings often bring … Read More