Pentalobe Plate and Mollusk Set
The inspiration for the pentalobe plate and mollusk set came primarily from my direct experiences with the natural environment. As … Read More
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Chattering Pottery: Turning a Fault into a Fantastic Surface
Every once in a while in ceramics you discover that the glaze ‘flaw’ or ‘improper’ forming technique you were once … Read More
Carbon Copy: Underglaze Transfer Paper Makes it Easy to Transfer Images
From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More
3 Cone 6 Glaze Recipes for the Lichen Look
As we all know, glaze defects are not all bad. Ceramic artists can use them to great effect on both … Read More
Decorating with Nerikomi Colored Clay Patterns
If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … Read More
Practice and Problem Finding
In order to progress, A. Blair Clemo actively seeks out problems in his work. While this may seem counterintuitive, Clemo … 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
An Introduction to Fuel-Burning Kilns
Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … 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
Crazy Beautiful Crazing: Uncovering the Mysteries of Snowflake Crackle Glazes
I have been messing around with crazing as a deliberate decorative effect lately. Though it is technically a glaze defect, … Read More
