Polymer Clay Stamps for Applying Texture
I saw Virginia Cartwright demonstrating at a Potters Council (now the International Ceramic Artists Network–ICAN) workshop a couple years back … Read More
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Making Multiples: Cavity Molds for Handmade Ceramic Tiles
My kitchen could use an overhaul, and though it is not probably going to happen for a long while, I … Read More
Making the Perfect Pottery Tools with the Tools at Hand
Clay tools are a potter’s best friend–especially homemade tools designed to be perfect for specific tasks. Just by doing some … Read More
Three Potters Share Their Best Sgraffito Tips, Plus a Bonus Video!
Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s shown here) or a more subtle … Read More
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
How to Make a Ceramic Olla Watering System
What’s an olla watering system, you wonder? It is an unglazed porous bottle form that is buried in the garden … Read More
Paper Clay Sculpture: Building with Clay and Paper to Strengthen Work
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
How to Capture the Beauty of Nature By Pressing Flowers Into Clay
I adore flowers and love gardening, so it’s no surprise then that flowers make an appearance in my work from … Read More
Quick Tips: 7 Useful Tips, Tools, and Techniques for the Ceramic Studio
I’ve said it before and I will say it again, potters and ceramic artists are some of the most resourceful … Read More
How to Make and Use Underglaze Pencils, Crayons, Pens, and Trailers
Underglaze pencils, pens, and crayons can be great for ceramic artists who may have started with a background in painting … Read More
