Printmaking and Pottery: Using Linocuts to Make Clay Prints
One of the things I really like about clay is how easily it meshes with printmaking, another art form I … Read More
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What Makes a Matte Glaze Matte?
I looooooooooooove a matte glaze, especially those really buttery matte glazes that beg to be caressed. But I have to … Read More
Wedging And Centering Large Amounts of Clay
Centering large amounts of clay is something that I put off for a long time. I just didn’t think my … Read More
An Introduction to Electric Pottery Kilns
Richard Zakin and Frederick Bartolovic
It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process, and increasingly, potters are using electric … Read More
How to Make a Platter with a Simple Template
For a couple of years now, I have been trying to make the switch from wheel throwing to handbuilding so … Read More
Clay Culture: Create in Comfort
Do you find yourself with aches and pains at the end of a studio session? Find out how setting up … Read More
Breaking the Rules
The form and surfaces of Paul Ide’s skirted jars combine his interests in worn surfaces and layered graffiti with a … Read More
A Cultural Mosaic
Calling upon artists to engage the London, Ontario, community, this massive mosaic project celebrates Canada’s 150th anniversary and its diversity. … Read More
Simple Elegance with Eiko Maeda
Mining both the aesthetics and cultural context of nerikomi, Japanese-born Canadian artist Eiko Maeda uses this intricate technique to create … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
