The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
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Majolica Design Techniques and Tips
I think everyone who has a passion for making pottery has experienced the heartbreak of making a great pot and … Read More
Creating Bright Bold Surfaces with the Sgraffito Technique
The sgraffito technique is an effective way to make bold lines on clay. Sgraffito is a process in which a … Read More
How to Make Underglaze in Your Ceramics Studio
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Be Still, My Beating Heart: Morandi and de Waal
One arrives by ferry. The dark pines rise up from the water’s edge, sheltering from view the light-filled art museum … Read More
Considering Chato: Utakata
The word chato literally means Japanese tea-ware ceramics. Sado, the Way of the Tea, is based on Zen philosophy and … Read More
Working Potters: Christoph and Ines Hasenberg, Siegburg, Germany
The decision to settle in Siegburg was not difficult for us. On the one hand, the distance to school, where … Read More
Working Potter: Finn Dam Rasmussen, Tisvildeleje, Denmark
I have made ceramics on a full-time basis at two different periods in my life: first, for 5 years, as … Read More
Glazing and Firing Techniques Atmospheric-like Effects in an Electric Kiln
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
