Glazing Tips for Low Fire Soda Firing
Low-fire soda firing has been gaining momentum in recent years and it’s no wonder. It is more energy efficient than … Read More
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Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
Flower Boats
The idea for my flower boats originated in a workshop given by Jacquelyn Rice who, at the time, was a … Read More
Studio Visit: Monte Young, Jasper, Indiana
After a long career in manufacturing, while making pots on the side, Monte Young moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to … Read More
Tips and Tools: Keeping a Kiln Log
When did you last change your elements? What exactly was that glaze combination you tested a while ago? Keep up … Read More
Collaboration: Rickie Barnett and Lynne Hobaica
Rickie Barnett and Lynne Hobaica
Two artists with a shared love of making narrative work teamed up in life and in the studio. Their in-progress … Read More
From High Fire to Mid Range: Changing Kilns Leads to New Decorating and Glazing Techniques
After high firing in a gas kiln for 25 years, Wickford, Rhode Island, potter Harry Spring was forced by circumstances … Read More
Using Glaze Additives Like CMC Gum to Make Average Glazes Great
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … Read More
Creating Surface Designs with Glaze, Wax and Underglaze
I am always looking for new ways to add surface designs and imagery to my work and I am always … Read More
