Editor’s Note: Tool OCD
I have 37 needle tools. And, I’m not at all ashamed about it. All of them are metal, with a … Read More
Tag: incising
Decorating technique where design is formed by cutting or carving shallow lines in clay surface. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
All Details Considered
I aspire to make forms that quietly engage, inspire curiosity, and invite a sense of discovery. These are objects that … Read More
Newcomb Pottery: “All Good Work is Handwork”
The H. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College, Tulane University’s women’s coordinate college, established the Newcomb Pottery in New Orleans, Louisiana, 25 … Read More
Glimpses of Present Time
Mishima begins with making an incised drawing or other impression in clay, laying a slip into those marks that contrasts … Read More
In the Studio: Glimpses of Present Time
Mishima begins with making an incised drawing or other impression in clay, laying a slip into those marks that contrasts … Read More
Mingei Mark Making
I have always been drawn to atmospheric firing, whether salt, soda, or wood. However, I encountered a major drawback while … Read More
Working Potters: Hiroe Hanazono
I grew up without much guidance in Japan, as the youngest child of working parents and I had a hard … Read More
Exploring Glazes: From Perfect Fit to Crackle and Matte
Jar with #22 Rutile Blue, #24 Crackle Clear, and Smokey Green glazes.
I spent a large portion of my pottery career … Read More
Adam Field: Harmonized Dichotomies
Jar, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, Onggi coil-and-paddle constructed stoneware, carved pattern, porcelain slip, celadon glazes, fired in reduction … Read More
Tempting Transparency
Curious about bone china, but leery of its finicky nature? Here are a few tips and tricks to get you … Read More