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Clay artists are great at repurposing objects into helpful studio tools. Not only does this ingenuity help save money, but … Read More

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

While it was once thought of as an industrial process, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in … Read More

For a couple of years now, I have been trying to make the switch from wheel throwing to handbuilding so … Read More

The clay drying process is one of the most crucial parts of the ceramic process to get right. Not paying … Read More

Rolling stamps are a really fun way to add texture to a piece. There are lots of commercial decorating wheels … Read More

I delight in the intimate, sneaky, old-timeyness of a pocket flask. I think about them as having an individual personality, … Read More

Working in clay, a familiar method and style emerge that provide relatively accurate expectations of results. This is an important … Read More

For as long as I can remember, I have been a collector of all manner of things. To me, the … Read More

My admiration for Oribe pottery, a love of Japanese rock gardens, a utility cover on a Tokyo street, and two … Read More