Evident Process: Coiling and Throwing
Envision a cabin or a woven basket: both are constructed in a linear manner and demonstrate a labor of love. … Read More
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Base of a ceramic piece. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Constructing and Carving Double-Walled Forms
I’ve always appreciated ornamentation and its ability to elevate the ordinary into something magnificent. I’m driven to create work that’s … Read More
A Good Pour
Everyday tasks are more enjoyable when using tools that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also excellently perform the tasks … Read More
Faceted Forms, Geometric Glazing
In all of my ceramic work, including glazed stoneware bowls with faceted planes and cut feet, I seek to integrate … Read More
12 Pottery Glazing Tips to Help You Master Glazing Ceramics
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More
Etched in Clay: How to Make Beautiful Relief Surfaces with Shellac Resist
Not long into his ceramics career, Jim Gottuso discovered shellac resist is a great alternative to wax resist for creating decoration … Read More
Roger Law: Polymath and Unreconstructed Subversive
Combining a background in satire, travels to ecologically rich areas, and collaboration with craftsmen, Roger Law makes ceramics that are … Read More
Studio Visit: James Simon, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
My studio on Gist Street was love at first site. My friend Rick and I were driving around Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, … Read More
Wedging And Centering Large Amounts of Clay
Figuring out out how to center large amounts of clay is something that I put off for a long time. … Read More
How to Make a Textured Sushi Plate Using a Wiggle Wire
Wiggle wires are a super fun way to make texture on pottery. You can get wiggle wires from pottery suppliers … Read More
