Making Multiples: Cavity Molds for Handmade Ceramic Tiles
My kitchen could use an overhaul, and though it is not probably going to happen for a long while, I … Read More
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How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … 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
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Creating a Winged Bowl
After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet, … Read More
Smooth Lines
Just as clay has a strong physical memory, one of my most vivid early memories of using pottery was eating … Read More
How to Capture the Beauty of Nature By Pressing Flowers Into Clay
I adore flowers and love gardening so spring is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s no surprise … Read More
How to Make and Use Sprig Molds for Pottery
A sprig is a press-molded clay piece added to leather-hard work. Sprigs are created using small sprig molds made of … Read More
Making Delicate Porcelain Sculpture with Porcelain Slip and Flaxed Paper Clay
Helen Gilmour is interested in the relationships between traditional crafts. So she decided to make traditional pottery forms–like teapots and … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
Using a Pottery Wheel to Make Cool Slab Built Pottery
Most of us don’t think of the pottery wheel when we think about making slab built pottery. But there’s no … Read More
