Flower Boats
The idea for my flower boats originated in a workshop given by Jacquelyn Rice who, at the time, was a … Read More
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A Touch of Greenery
Mercury Mosaics is a collective of artists, craftspeople, administrators, and graphic designers linked through a common purpose to create something … 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
A Smart Way to Center a Foot on a Square Slab Plate
Slab-built plates seem like a pretty simple endeavor, but it can be challenging to center the feet just right. Coil … Read More
Clay Tool Talk: Robin Hopper’s Advice on the Best Tools for Carving, Cutting, Scratching, and Slashing Clay
Almost anything can be used to make marks on clay – from found objects or repurposed kitchen utensils to handmade … Read More
Tips and Tools: Fab Lab Sponges
Cutting-edge fabrication tools have upgraded this potter’s production of the sponge stamps he uses to apply glaze and wax resist … Read More
How to Make a Spouted Batter Bowl That Tells a Story
It is a lot of fun to use pots to tell stories. It can be even more fun to not … Read More
A Painterly Approach to Surface Decoration Using Colored Slips
Sometimes you just need a change. Tim Ludwig began to feel that his work needed a change about ten years … Read More
Quick Tips: Packing Pottery for Shipping with Pool Noodles
Shipping and packing ceramics can be a stressful endeavor—if you under-pack the piece it might break! If you over-pack the … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Making an Oil Cruet
My dad starting buying olive oil in a very large glass jar from a local market. He wanted me to … Read More
