Clay Culture: Public Sculpture
Made from ceramic components and a custom-fabricated steel structure, Dan Ingersoll’s public sculpture reflects the character of its site in … Read More
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How to Make Magic Rice Paper Transfers for Ceramics
A couple NCECAs ago, I bought some rice paper transfers from a supplier at the conference. They are super fun … Read More
10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
Developing a Microcrystalline Glaze Palette
I’ve always been drawn to pots with clean, elegant lines that can act as canvases, and I enjoy pairing them … Read More
An Experienced Wood Firer Shares Wood Kiln Plans for a Small Instructional Wood Kiln
John Thies has been building, firing and maintaining large wood kilns for more than thirty years. For more than ten … Read More
Clay Culture: Madrid’s Street Signs
Third-generation Spanish ceramic artist Alfredo Ruiz de Luna González created 1500 ceramic street signs, employing traditional processes and capturing the … Read More
The Clay Drying Process: Hints for Drying Pottery Evenly
Clay is a touchy material and it is important that potters understand the clay drying process to avoid problems. You … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
The Nature of Carving
Both functional and decorative, my carved porcelain pots are created to be joyful, tactile containers for nature’s beauty. I am … Read More
Let the Good Times Roll!
Due to its low profile, my slab-constructed flower brick is a centerpiece that does not necessarily have to be moved … Read More
