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Decorating technique where textured or patterned material or object is pressed into clay surface. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More

Both functional and decorative, my carved porcelain pots are created to be joyful, tactile containers for nature’s beauty. I am … Read More

I’ve been kurinuki curious for a long time. Much as I admired the work of artists using this technique, and … Read More

I was recently contacted by David Gamble (of Skutt Kilns) to see if I would be interested in creating awards … Read More

Nothing decorates a pot faster than rolling a pattern into wet or soft leather-hard clay. Whether you’re working on the … Read More

Those of you who are avid CAN readers may remember the work of Belgian artist Ann Van Hoey from a … Read More

I aspire to make forms that quietly engage, inspire curiosity, and invite a sense of discovery. These are objects that … Read More

Slump molds are great tools in handbuilding because they allow you to dream up whatever shape you want and repeat … Read More

Altering a simple bowl with a few precise cuts can lead to an infinite number of new forms. … Read More

Most potters spend a lot of time thinking about how things, particularly pots, function. Is the lip of this mug … Read More