In the Studio: Washes and Patinas
One of the characteristics of terra sigillata is the uniform opaque color created when it’s applied in multiple layers. As … Read More
Tag: majolica
Trade name for an historic English style of brightly glazed earthenware vessels made in the form of vegetables, animals, etc. Not to be confused with maiolica, which is defined as earthenware with opaque white glaze (traditionally a lead glaze made opaque white with the addition of tin oxide) and colored overglaze decoration. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Studio Visit: Fiorenza Pancino, Faenza, Italy
I searched for my current studio for a long time and have been working there for two years. I wanted … Read More
The Irresistible Surface: Layering Pottery Glazes and Trapping Carbon to Create Loosely Geometric Repeating Patterns
As we all know, in ceramics, trial and error is an integral part of the learning process – and often … Read More
Messing With Majolica: An Instructor Shares Tips for Learning and Teaching the Majolica Technique
As I continue to incorporate more imagery into the surfaces of my work, I have often considered taking a whirl … Read More
Keeping the Hungarian Folk Pottery Tradition Alive
Walking down Lanc Utca in the southern Hungarian town of Hódmezővásárhely, you could easily pass by No. 3 without stopping. … Read More
In the Studio: Yellow Glazes
When fired in oxidation, a small amount of iron oxide (1–5%) gives a honey- or amber-yellow color. Iron oxide in … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Fermentation Pusher Downers
I am a lifelong lover of all things pickled. On visits home to see family, a peek in the fridge … Read More
Using a Digital Die Cutter in the Clay Studio
Ever since filming Andrew Gilliatt’s DVD Layers of Color many moons ago, I have coveted a digital die cutter. Craft die cutting … Read More
Techno File: Translucent Porcelain
There is a constant striving by ceramic artists to improve the workability, color, and stability of porcelain clay bodies while … Read More
