How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
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An Unconventional Way to Make a Handmade Pitcher Spout
I’ve seen a lot of different ways to make a handmade pitcher spout–from a traditional pulled spout to a slab … Read More
Beauty and Challenges in Nature
My fascination with botanicals grew out of the hours spent playing in the woods as a child and watching my … Read More
Unifying Form, Texture, and Surface
The evolution of my sprigged jars illustrates that form, surface, and texture have been very meaningful to my artistic development … Read More
In the Studio: Creating Brighter Surfaces
The current ceramic art and pottery I create has an abundance of color and depth through layered underglazes and glazes. … Read More
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
Spotlight: Red Clay Love
Earthenware clay serves as the base layer of Shanna Fliegel’s dynamic, collaged illustrations. … Read More
Call for Entries: September 2019
Information on submitting work for exhibitions, fairs, and festivals. … Read More
Connected by Stories
When talking to customers about his work, Jim Smith discusses the inspiration and processes that went into making the pieces. … Read More
Branan Mercer: The Quest for the Perfect Cup
Branan Mercer worked toward finding a personal style through a process-driven approach. He stripped away ornamentation and focused on minimal … Read More
