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Pinch pots are undergoing a bit of a renaissance these days. Even though pinching pots is an ancient technique, more … Read More

Pottery handles are sometimes overlooked in terms of design, but they are a great way to add interesting visual features … Read More

Hopefully you haven’t already learned this the hard way, but you can’t afford to do a shoddy job on packaging … Read More

After many years of just throwing, I have been doing more and more handbuilding. Part of the reason for this … Read More

A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, … Read More

Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More

Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More

In my ceramic work, I pay close attention to the relationships between forms. A functional ceramic piece is rarely alone. … Read More

One of my favorite things about the design of this extruder die is the beautifully thick top edge as well … Read More

Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More