Flat Tiles The Easy Way
Recently, I decided to replace the aesthetically challenged house numbers on my abode with something that better fit the character … Read More
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Pit Firing Using a Good Old-Fashioned Charcoal Grill
As Sumi von Dassow explains in this post, you can get great pit firing effects on pots using a good … Read More
Tips and Tools: Standing Test Tiles
A slotted firebrick for firing flat test tiles and a wooden rack for handling them outside the kiln function in … Read More
Charlie and Linda Riggs’ Naked Raku Technique
Naked raku gets its racy name because during the process of firing, the outer shell of slip that was applied … Read More
Firing Clay: The Lowdown on the Ceramic Firing Process
Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … 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
In the Studio: Creating Variations in Form
I explore themes of structure, shape, pattern, and multiples through 3D printing and plaster mold making. I’m drawn to forms … Read More
Emancipative Forces From the Past
An exhibition of large-scale ceramic sculpture by Torbjørn Kvasbø and Marit Tingleff as well as textiles by Kari Dyrdal was … Read More
Using Craft Foam to Create a 3-D Ceramic Stencil Effect
Craft foam is a pretty versatile material in the studio. It can be used as a material to work … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
