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
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Delighting the Eye
I gravitated toward handbuilding techniques during undergraduate school, discovering that they were the best choices for the forms I wanted … Read More
Decorative Glaze Removal Processes
Along with all of the variables of glaze application, there are many glaze removal processes that can add greatly to … Read More
Combining the sgraffito technique with stencils for a striking look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
Beyond Wax Resist: Alternatives for Interesting Resist Decoration on Your Ceramic Art
We’ve all used our trusty old friend wax resist to keep glaze from going where we don’t want it to … Read More
Beginning of Exploration: Bruce Cochrane
From the moment he pinched his first bowl more than 40 years ago, Bruce Cochrane has been enamored with functional … Read More
7 Fun Ways to Decorate with Slips and Engobes
Slips, engobes and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More
An Underglaze Recipe for Colorful Decoration
Unlike many of us, Asa Oloffson uses her own underglaze recipe so that she can create the colors and the … Read More
Tips for Successful Raku Firing: Raku Clay Bodies and Kilns
Over the past couple of decades, raku firing has become very popular. The unpredictability of the process keeps potters and … Read More
Creating Cool Glaze Patterns with Vinyl Stencils
I use paper stencils with underglaze a lot in my work. With a little water, the stencils stick to greenware … Read More
