Quick Tips: How to Upcycle Salad Tongs Into Pottery Tools
As clay artists, we’ve all upcycled old, out-of-use objects into useful studio tools (think credit card rib). But I had … Read More
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Making Lidded Jars That Work Together Like a Happy Marriage
I haven’t made a lidded jar in a while but I remember what a fun exercise it is to make … Read More
How to Make a Plaster Mold for Slip Casting
Slip casting is probably the most popular way to make ceramic wall pieces, especially if the pieces are made up … Read More
How to Trim Pottery with A Chum
If you’ve ever wanted to trim a pot from the top to the bottom, but the lugs attaching the pot … Read More
Slab Pottery Templates: A Great Way to Generate New Forms
Using slab pottery templates is a great way to consistently build a form over and over again. But there are … Read More
How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
Dressing Up Wheel Thrown Ceramic Bowls with Swooping Sides and Cut-Out Handles
Susan McKinnon was inspired by bread baskets when she came up with the design of her oval ceramic bowls with … Read More
Soft Transitions
I’m captivated by the processes and experiences that are associated with ceramics. The material can exhibit vitality, spontaneity, and tension, … Read More
A Pain in the Neck
I love throwing bulbous bottle forms with elegant, narrow necks all in one piece. However, when teaching some of my … Read More
Using Craft Paper to Sketch out Pottery Design Ideas
For me, one of the most challenging aspects of slab building is envisioning a 3D form when staring at a … Read More
