Editor’s Note: Tool OCD
I have 37 needle tools. And, I’m not at all ashamed about it. All of them are metal, with a … Read More
Tag: Paul Andrew Wandless
Making a Clay Monotype
Above left: The Map Room, clay monotype, 19 in. (48 cm) in height, earthenware casting slip, underglaze, watercolor underglaze, wood frame, 2017.
Above right: Scribe, clay monotype, 14 in. (36 cm) in height, earthenware casting slip, underglaze, watercolor underglaze, wood frame, 2015.
Monoprinting is a printmaking method that yields a single (mono) original print using a printing plate, … Read More
Testing 1…2…3: How to Test Clay Bodies to Find the Right Sculpture or Pottery Clay for Your Work
Even if you love the sculpture or pottery clay you use, at one point or another, the need or desire … Read More
Taking the Plunge
There are many varied opinions as to the best way to brew a cup of coffee, but for me, the … Read More
What a Relief: Make a Great Impression with Slab-built Ceramic Wall Art
Where do you find inspiration for your art? For some it is in nature, for some inspiration lies in the … Read More
How to Transform Your Clay Body into a Casting Slip
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient. But if you like to combine … Read More
How to Make Your Own Hand-Drawn Screens for Screen Printing on Clay
Making custom screens for printing on clay can be a little daunting if you are new to the world of … Read More
Small-Batch Production
As artists, some of us are unsure about whether or not slip casting is too close to mass production for … Read More
In the Studio: Bisque Test Trays
I make a lot of small things that are a hassle to load and unload individually in a kiln. So … Read More
Editor’s Note: Lessons Learned
When I took my first ceramics class, I convinced my instructors to teach me how to fire electric kilns on … Read More
