How to Decorate Pottery Surfaces with Colored Slips in the Bisque State
Slip has many uses in the pottery studio. Most often, slip is used on clay in the green state, but … Read More
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A Material World: Janice Jakielski’s Impossible Objects
A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice … Read More
Studio Visit: Daniel Gillberg, Oslo, Norway
Compact, solar powered, and designed with spaces for office tasks and studio work, Daniel Gillberg’s studio is uniquely suited for … Read More
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
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
2020 Emerging Artist: Kelsey Bowen
I come up with the forms by fabricating a story. I’ll start with a single strong emotion or a memory … Read More
Studio Visit: Lockbridge Pottery: Jeff and Donna Diehl, Meadow Bridge, West Virginia
In 1980, Jeff and Donna Diehl bought an abandoned two-room schoolhouse and transformed the building into an ideal live/work space … Read More
Clay Culture: Guest Potter Tips
Group firings bring together potters to share in the labor and rewards of the kiln. As a guest, maximize the … Read More
Clay Culture: Kiln and Community
Richard Rowland emphasizes the collaborative nature of working with clay with each project he takes on, from making mugs for … Read More
In the Studio: Creating Variations in Form
I explore themes of structure, shape, pattern, and multiples through 3D printing and plaster mold making. I’m drawn to forms … Read More
