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Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More

Inspired by cup and saucer sets from the 17th and 18th centuries, Lyla Goldstein enjoys investigating the relationship between these … Read More

Like yoga and meditation, clay has always been a part of my spiritual practice. Creating ceramic vessels allows me to … Read More

Maybe you are among the many potters who are intimidated by math—you’re an artist, you’re intuitive, you naturally see proportion … Read More

Carving geometric patterns into pottery can be a challenge. Aside from sharp tools and patience, you need to know the … Read More

Ahhh plasticity! It’s the property of clay that got us hooked on it in the first place. Caused by just … Read More

Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More

I have been making hanging planters lately, decorated with colored terra sigillatas. I love the surface of these pots—matte, but … Read More

Want to make quick work of multiple, handbuilt plate forms? Try styrofoam rings found in most craft supply stores (for … Read More

After you have mixed and siphoned terra sigillata, you need to measure its specific gravity. Specific gravity is a measurement … Read More