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Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More

We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More

Fluted pottery (which gets its name from fluting in architecture) is pottery that has a groove or set of grooves … Read More

In addition to being a potter, I’m also a keen hobby gardener, growing both vegetables and flowers in my garden. … Read More

Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More

Paper clay is any clay body to which processed cellulose fiber has been added. Adding paper pulp and other fibers to your clay body can … Read More

Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s shown here) or a more subtle … Read More

My kitchen could use an overhaul, and though it is not probably going to happen for a long while, I … Read More

Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More

I adore flowers and love gardening so spring is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s no surprise … Read More