Stay Put Glaze! A Great Tip for Transporting Glazed Pots
Because kilns can have a hefty price tag, many potters just starting out rely on others to fire their work. … Read More
Tag: greenware
Creating the Layered Look with Commercial Glazes and Underglazes
Nancy Gardner with Burt Isenstein
Nancy Gardner loves commercial glazes and underglazes because the color choices are virtually unlimited. And she has no qualms about … Read More
Why Use Coils?
This process requires you to consider color first, rather than last, as there’s no glaze on the outside of the … 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
Zen Glazing
I love color and patterns. I’m an avid quilter, bead artist, and have spent many years decorating Ukrainian eggs, known … Read More
In the Studio: Terra Sigillata: Blending Bases
I have grown to love terra sigillatas for their versatility in color, sheen, and because they’re a relatively low-tech way … Read More
Idea Exchange: Korean Masters
Within the ceramics ecosystem, something quite extraordinary happened last June in Toronto, Canada. Five Korean Masters—Kim Seong-Tae who specializes in … Read More
Three Element Plates
For several years I’ve been making variations of this plate. It’s a set of 3 elements: the plate face, the … Read More
Smooth and Exacting Surface Decoration
Sumiko Takada with Kaname Takada
I was born and raised in Nagoya, located in a region rich in the ceramics culture and tradition of Japan. … Read More
Layering Techniques for Sumptuous Surfaces with Colleen Riley
Riley’s easy-to-understand demonstrations will have you creating your own gorgeous designs using her creative wax resist, paper resist, carving and … Read More
