How to Determine Clay Shrinkage and Make a Clay Shrinkage Ruler
Clay shrinkage. Pesky clay shrinkage. Nearly every beginner with clay has had the experience of getting their first piece out … Read More
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Flat, thin crystals that make up clay. When wet they become sticky and slippery, creating the phenomenon we call plasticity. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Burnishing Pottery: A Step by Step Guide
Burnishing pottery is a technique in which clay is polished to a beautiful sheen without the use of glaze. Ancient … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
Techno File: Clay Body Shopping
Choosing a clay body to fit your personal aesthetic plus all of your glaze, kiln, and customer needs can be … Read More
How to Press Mold a Large Bowl in Sections
Those of you who are avid CAN readers may remember the work of Belgian artist Ann Van Hoey from a … Read More
In the Studio: Skilled Opening
Opening begins the throwing process. The potter must maintain the strength of the clay, optimized by wedging and centering, during … Read More
Étude Géométrique
Altering a simple bowl with a few precise cuts can lead to an infinite number of new forms. … Read More
Wall to Wall Decoration
Just because you can’t always see the bottoms of your pots is no reason to not decorate them. Learn to … Read More
