The Right Angle Jig for Geometric Ceramic Sculpture
Many years ago, while handbuilding a large form, ceramic artist Marcia Selsor was struggling to support two slabs that she … Read More
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Recycling Clay: Tips for Collecting, Storing, Reclaiming and Reprocessing Your Clay Scraps
Recycling clay is not the most exciting part of being a ceramic artist, but it is necessary. We all end … Read More
How to Make a Clay Ocarina
All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If … Read More
Cutting and Layering Clay Slabs to Create Organic Texture
Jeremy Wallace used to throw and carve his textured pots, but he discovered that slab building them in layers gave … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Journey Through the Seasons
Joshua Winer’s practice came full circle to create a monumental mosaic capturing the four seasons of the New England landscape … Read More
Studio Visit: Molly Berger, Denver, Colorado
With a focus on ergonomics, this ceramic artist’s basement studio provides a thoughtfully designed area for each step of her … Read More
The Pounding Stone: A Handmade Pottery Tool That Will Help Save Your Wrists
Coming up with your own unique pottery forms is easier when you have the right clay tools for the job … Read More
How to Make Casting Slip from Your Clay Body
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Creating a Winged Bowl
After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet, … Read More
