Techno File: Four Ways to Reliable Red Ceramic Glazes
Who can resist a beautiful bright red glaze? But red is also one of the most difficult colors to achieve … Read More
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Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
Tips and Tools:All About Tile
Consider clay body characteristics carefully when making tile by hand. Your choice of clay and the handling techniques you use … Read More
How to Decorate Pottery Using the Cuerda Seca Technique
Cuerda seca, which translates from Spanish to “dry cord,” is an ancient technique for creating line decoration on pottery using … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
How to Make a Better Homemade Sink Trap for Your Pottery Studio
When setting up a studio, it is important to find a safe way to wash your hands and tools without … Read More
Red Hot Reds: All You Need to Know to Make Beautiful Red Glazes
In today’s post, David Gamble discusses a red hot topic for many a ceramic artist: how to achieve reliable red … Read More
Illustrated Plates
Ecology, landscape, and our evolving relationship with the natural world have always been themes I’ve explored in my work. With … Read More
How to Find the Best Kiln Wash for Your Firing Temperature and Methods
Most potters don’t give much thought to kiln wash and just use the recipe they used when they first learned … Read More
How to Prevent Bloating in Your Clay Body
Typically, when we hear the word “bloated,” we don’t immediately think of clay. More often, we think of the feeling … Read More
