How to Make a Textured Bisque Mold that Mimics a Thrown Piece
There are lots of ways to make clay molds. And I love that I keep discovering new variations on these … Read More
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Base of a ceramic piece. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Mixing it Up: Using Stains and Underglazes to Create a Patina
The Paleolithic cave sites in Southern France were the inspiration for the bold, expressive line work and warm color palette … Read More
New Handbuilding and Decoration Webinar with Amy Sanders
Explore the possibilities of soft slab construction and bisque molds with Amy Sanders!This two-hour, all-demonstration workshop will cover the entire … Read More
How to Handbuild Using Molded Sections
We’ve posted a lot of handbuilding techniques on CAN that utilize various types of slump molds or hump molds. From … Read More
How to Make a Wheel Thrown and Slip Decorated Cup and Saucer
Inspired by cup and saucer sets from the 17th and 18th centuries, Lyla Goldstein enjoys investigating the relationship between these … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Open-Footed Pedestal Bowl
I make a variety of bowl forms that perform complementary services. Some are open and graceful forms lending a sense … Read More
Passion for Pagodas
Like yoga and meditation, clay has always been a part of my spiritual practice. Creating ceramic vessels allows me to … Read More
Casual Cocktails
Having grown up on a farm as the youngest child in a large family, I spent my childhood observing nature, … Read More
Throwing and Altering a Platter
Whenever I start a large piece, I make sure to have all the clay weighed out and ready, so I … Read More
2021 Emerging Artist: Brian Chen
I am predominantly internally driven. There is a general fear of failure and a bit of wrestling with the inner … Read More
