Spotlight: A Level of Alchemy
Michelle Im’s current body of earthenware vessels grew from a cause-and-effect relationship between clay body and building process. Imagery from … Read More
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Creating Subtle Layers with Sgraffito, Slip, and Multi-Toned Glazes
I just love the sugary matte surfaces, color schemes, and subtle layers in Kristin Pavelka’s work. Kristin uses gorgeous red … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
How to Make Underglaze in Your Ceramics Studio
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Decorating with Nerikomi Colored Clay Patterns
If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … Read More
How to Use a Pastry Wheel and Clay’s Maleability to Create Texture
One of the greatest things about clay is its ability to take on texture. Another great clay quality is its … 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 Much Money Do Potters Make?
If you have been considering turning your pottery habit into a profession, you have probably pondered “how much money do … 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
How to Apply a Swirly Slip Coating to a Freshly Thrown Pot
In today’s video post, an excerpt from Making a Slipped & Stamped Teacup, Paul Linhares takes us through his process … Read More
