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I think we’ve all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it … Read More

I have used stencils to decorate my work in the past, but have primarily used them with underglazes and slips. … Read More

It goes without saying that kilns are a crucial part of the ceramic process, and increasingly, potters are using electric … Read More

Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s shown here) or a more subtle … Read More

We’ve posted a lot of handbuilding techniques on CAN that utilize various types of slump molds or hump molds. From … Read More

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

In Japan, the words “neriage,” “nerikomi,” and “zougan” are all used for specific colored clay processes and there is some … Read More

There are many ways to make texture on pottery, and making custom clay texture tools is great because it really … Read More

When I was an undergraduate ceramics student, I learned to throw something called a yo-yo pot. It’s a straight-walled cylinder, … Read More

Creating a pattern with glaze using the techniques that I do takes a bit of planning to make a successfully … Read More