Scratching the Surface: A Guide to Sgraffito
If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More
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How to Make a Low-Cost Table Top (and Keep it Clean!)
I’ve noticed that a common question asked of demonstrating artists during our Workshop from Home webinars is “what is your … Read More
6 Great Tips for Carving Pottery
Carving pottery can add not only a pleasing design on a pot, but it can also be tactilely pleasing. Users … Read More
12 Pottery Glazing Tips to Help You Master Glazing Ceramics
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More
The Beautiful Variations of Chun Glaze
Glazes in the Chun glaze family are lovely light blue high fire glazes that feature opalescence caused by micro bubbles … Read More
A Super Simple Analogy to Help You Understand Glaze Structure
Understanding glaze structure isn’t hard. Ceramic glazes consist of three main components: glass formers, fluxes, and refractories. If you can … Read More
Clay Tool Talk: Robin Hopper’s Advice on the Best Tools for Carving, Cutting, Scratching, and Slashing Clay
Almost anything can be used to make marks on clay – from found objects or repurposed kitchen utensils to handmade … Read More
How to Make a Simple Ceramic Slump Mold on the Potter’s Wheel
Ceramic slump molds are great tools in the studio. You can buy perfect molds from manufacturers in all shapes and … Read More
Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More
Tips and Tools: Low-Cost Table Tops
Cement board is a great option for covering work surfaces in the ceramics studio. Durable, porous, and inexpensive, this substrate … Read More
