Printmaking and Pottery: Using Linocuts to Make Clay Prints
One of the things I really like about clay is how easily it meshes with printmaking, another art form I … Read More
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Creating Layers of Surface Detail with Texture Stenciling
When most of us think of stenciling on pottery, we probably think of laying down a stencil and painting over … Read More
How to Use a Clay Ribbon Tool and a Slip Trailer for a New Twist on Inlay Ceramics
We’ve done a lot of articles on slip inlay—often called Mishima—here on Ceramic Arts Daily. Here’s a good introduction to … Read More
Add Depth to Carved Surfaces with Wax Resist and Underglaze
There are so many things you can do with wax resist in ceramics. Of course, its most practical use is keeping … Read More
How to Use Wax Resist and Ceramic Underglaze for Fine-Line Inlaid Decoration
Lately I have been doing a lot of ceramic underglaze inlay – sometimes called mishima, or slip inlay – and … Read More
Finishing Details: The Intricate Glazing Techniques of Lindsay Scypta
Lindsay Scypta’s pots are intricately textured with stamps and sprigs and glazed with runny glazes that enhance these textures beautifully. … Read More
Great Ideas for Using Die Cutters in the Clay Studio
Ever since filming Andrew Gilliatt’s DVD Layers of Color many moons ago, I have coveted a die cutter. They make short work … Read More
A Brilliant Warm-Up Exercise for Brushwork Decoration
I love love love the look of brushwork decoration, but up to now, I have been a big chicken about … Read More
Pottery Video of the Week: Layering Soft-Stamped Underglazes and Sgraffito
I am such a fan of Erin Furimsky and her work and it was a huge treat to work with … Read More
The Ombré Look: How to Create Smooth Color Blends with Colored Clay
The “Ombré” trend is pretty huge right now. Search the term on Pinterest and you’ll find everything from ombré cakes … Read More
