Rapid Bisque Firing
The most challenging firing that ceramic artists undertake is the bisque firing. It is also, more often than not, the … Read More
Tag: pots
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Quick Tips: Tap Centering While Trimming
There are many ways to center a pot on the wheel when trimming, but one of the trickier ways to … Read More
Adding an Edge
When planning the shape of the bottle, I often look to historical pots for inspiration while layering in my own … Read More
Anything is Possible
In my pottery, I try to create an opportunity for reverie or a feeling of emergent possibility. I have vivid … Read More
Comforting and Enriching
Bread and pots, comforting and enriching, come together to make an exciting baking experience using a bread cloche! A cloche … Read More
Pentalobe Plate and Mollusk Set
The inspiration for the pentalobe plate and mollusk set came primarily from my direct experiences with the natural environment. As … Read More
In the Studio: Empirical Learning
The sound of an entire stack of pots falling over in a wood kiln at peak temperature isn’t as bad … Read More
Editor’s Note: Mingei-Sota
When I first walked into the clay classroom at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, I was simply clay curious. I … Read More
