Mixing Clay Bodies in the Ceramics Studio
Mixing clay is generally not done by most studio potters. Instead, most of us buy premixed pottery clay neatly pugged and … Read More
Tag: porcelain
High-fired vitreous claybody containing kaolin, silica, fluxes, and often ball clay to increase plasticity, with total clay component not more than 50%. Usually pure white or “eggshell” in color; some porcelains may fire translucent where thin. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Piece of Cake: How to Decorate Your Pots Like a Pastry Chef
Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More
How to Make a Plaster Mold for Slip Casting
Slip casting is probably the most popular way to make ceramic wall pieces, especially if the pieces are made up … Read More
How to Use Ceramic Luster Glaze
Ceramic luster glaze is an overglaze that comes in a variety of finishes (including gold, silver, platinum, and mother of … Read More
How to Make Ergonomic Pottery Throwing Sticks
David Ogle became frustrated when the throwing sticks he bought were too unwieldy for making the narrow necked forms he … Read More
Opportunities in Slip Casting
The desire for sturdy vessels that look delicate inspired Sandra Torres to make her work using slip-casting techniques. Interest in … Read More
Review: Shadow
Curated by Mark Del Vecchio, “Shadow” displays ceramic works by five artists that explore the connotations, ambiguity, and possibilities of … Read More
Sarah Jaeger: Montana Potter Laureate
Sarah Jaeger’s newest body of work combines her focus on making pots for everyday life and her approach to surface … Read More
Studio Visit: Parlour Pottery, Copper Hill, Virginia
Josh Manning and Hona Leigh Knudsen
Josh Manning and Hona Leigh Knudsen have renovated and retrofitted the milk parlour that belonged to Josh’s grandparents as their … Read More
