How to Ball Up the End of a Metal Wire by Heating It
A few weeks ago, we presented an excerpt from Part 1 of our Ceramic Jewelry Making video, in which Jen … Read More
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A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
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
How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … 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
Out of Round
I began making a thrown and altered vase about five years ago, after seeing many variations of an oval or … Read More
Geometric Butter Dish
Ever since I began to understand the basics of working with clay, I have been fascinated with creating complex geometric … Read More
Spicing Things Up
The genesis of my spice jars goes back to my time as a graduate student at West Virginia University. It … Read More
Paper Clay Sculpture: Building with Clay and Paper to Strengthen Work
Paper clay is any clay body to which processed cellulose fiber has been added. Adding paper pulp and other fibers to your clay body can … Read More
