How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More
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Porcelain Slip Trailing
My pottery style has evolved over the years, but there has always been one constant: I have a passion for … Read More
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
The New World of Crystalline Glazes: Developing Beautiful Crystals in Reduction
It used to be thought that crystalline glazes were only possible in an oxidation atmosphere. But as many more potters … Read More
A Pain in the Neck
I love throwing bulbous bottle forms with elegant, narrow necks all in one piece. However, when teaching some of my … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Cookie Warmer
At the beginning of each pottery class, I like to introduce one or two fresh projects for my students. Coming … Read More
A Smart Way to Center a Foot on a Square Slab Plate
Slab-built plates seem like a pretty simple endeavor, but it can be challenging to center the feet just right. Coil … Read More
How to Make a Spouted Batter Bowl That Tells a Story
It is a lot of fun to use pots to tell stories. It can be even more fun to not … Read More
How to Throw Large Platters No Matter What Your Size
Even though you don’t need to pull up high walls with a large platter, large wheel-thrown platters can be challenging, … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Making an Oil Cruet
My dad starting buying olive oil in a very large glass jar from a local market. He wanted me to … Read More
