A Guide to the Ceramic Kiln and Various Firing Methods
One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More
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Successful Tips and Techniques for Raku Firing
We get a lot of questions from readers about the raku firing process. I think raku firing intrigues many a … Read More
A Colorful Variation on the Naked Raku Technique
The definition of raku firing (American-style) is “a firing process in which work is removed from the kiln at bright … Read More
Bringing Millennia Forward: Conservation through Clay
Ceramic artist Brad Bachmeier has completed numerous residencies in national parks across the western US. These immersive residencies provide ample … Read More
The Hummingbird Watering Pitcher
Working in clay, a familiar method and style emerge that provide relatively accurate expectations of results. This is an important … Read More
Collaborative Ceramic Jewelry
Ceramic jewelry involves two components, a ceramic piece and a metal finding. Start by creating the ceramic element for the … Read More
A Life of Clay: Born in the Opal Mines
After moving frequently, both early in life and for his job, Graeme Anderson visited rural Lightning Ridge in New South … Read More
Creating Cool Glaze Patterns with Vinyl Stencils
I use paper stencils with underglaze a lot in my work. With a little water, the stencils stick to greenware … Read More
Altering and Stamping Rims
My interest in altering thrown shapes can be traced back to my days as a ceramics student, 25 years ago. … Read More
Studio Visit: Molly Berger, Denver, Colorado
With a focus on ergonomics, this ceramic artist’s basement studio provides a thoughtfully designed area for each step of her … Read More
