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
Tag: plaster molds
Using Ceramic Molds – Slip Casting with Multi-Piece Molds
While it was once thought of as cheating, using ceramic molds is a technique that is increasing in popularity among … Read More
Clay Culture: Jenev Re-Release
An iconic Mid-Century Modern line of ceramics is back in production thanks to a collaboration between Design Within Reach and … Read More
In the Studio: Mark Making with Colored Slips
Slips and engobes are more or less the same thing, and some confusion exists over the use of the two … Read More
An Unmistakable Humanity: Jason Green
Renovating a 250-year-old house set Green down a path he is still exploring to this day: one focused on architecture, … Read More
Plaster Mixing 101: How to Mix Plaster for Ceramic Molds
Learning how to mix plaster is essential if you are interested in slip casting, but even if you’re not, mixing … Read More
Flat Tiles The Easy Way
Recently, I decided to replace the aesthetically challenged house numbers on my abode with something that better fit the character … 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
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
How to Use Underglazes for Slip Trailed and Silk Screened Applique
One of my favorite things about ceramics is that there seem to be endless ways to decorate clay surfaces. In … Read More
