Functional Mandalas
My current work is inspired by the complex and gorgeous mandalas found in Eastern religions. Traditional mandala designs are circular … Read More
Tag: flexibility
How to Create Fabric-Inspired Surfaces by Layering Slips, Matte Glazes, and Bare Soda-Fired Clay!
With a seamstress as a mom, it is no wonder that textile-inspired designs have made their way into Colleen Riley’s … Read More
Carbon Copy: Underglaze Transfer Paper Makes it Easy to Transfer Images
From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Line Blends: A Surefire Way to Build Your Understanding of Ceramic Glaze Materials
Let’s face it. We’ve all had glaze disasters in the kiln. From the mild disappointment of a glaze not turning … Read More
Apothecary Inspiration
I’ve always been interested in the various ways that humans navigate the mysteries of our natural world. Specifically, folklore, ritual, … Read More
Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
Efficient Crating
Once you’ve made a large, fragile ceramic sculpture, how do you get it from point A to point B? Richard … Read More
Tips and Tools: PVC Chuck System
Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More
Studio Potters Open the Doors to Their 60X60-Foot Workspace
Samantha Henneke and Bruce Gholson
I think most studio potters have at least a tiny bit of voyeuristic tendencies when it comes to the work … Read More
