Effective Side Firing
I’ve always loved ash glazes. For a long time, I fired in other people’s reduction kilns, often waiting months in … Read More
Tag: grog
Crushed high-fired clay graded in sizes from 15-mesh (very coarse) to 150M (extra fine) added as a source of filler or tempering grit to claybodies to reduce shrinkage and give structure for throwing or handbuilding. Does not shrink in firing, so in medium and coarse grades will show texture through thin to medium glaze. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
A Smart Hanging System That Helps Functional Pottery Double as Ceramic Wall Art
In the handmade pottery world, sometimes it’s the little details that can clinch a sale. Cristine Boyd realized that her … Read More
Two Simple Techniques for Adding Relief Texture and Imagery to Your Pottery
I have seen many potters use tar paper as a pattern making tool, and have seen stencils used to create … Read More
The Many Layers of Kiln Wash: How to Find the Best Kiln Wash for Your Firing Temperature and Methods
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More
How to Press Mold a Large Bowl in Sections
Those of you who are avid CAD readers may remember the work of Belgian artist Ann Van Hoey from a … Read More
All Details Considered
I aspire to make forms that quietly engage, inspire curiosity, and invite a sense of discovery. These are objects that … Read More
Clay Culture: Zero Waste
One way to increase efficiency is to reduce waste. And when it comes to manufacturing ceramic tile, there’s some room … Read More
Bisque Molds and Serving Trays
When I transitioned out of wood firing to soda-fired earthenware about five years ago, I was aware that new making … Read More
Studio Visit: Claudia Tarantino and Bill Abright, San Anselmo, California
Claudia Tarantino and Bill Abright
Our studio is built under our hillside home in San Anselmo, California. It runs east to west across the width … 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
