Stenciling on Clay
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
This technique involves using templates to repeatedly create an even, symmetrical form. In the coil-building exercise, you position the template … Read More
Instead of tossing a broken umbrella that has gotten blown out of shape, repurpose its metal frame into custom carving … Read More
Pottery trimming is one of my favorite parts of the ceramic process. Whether you are trimming bowls or platters, trimming … Read More
When Isatu Hyde had a studio above a cafe in London, she became inspired to create lidded baking dishes for … Read More
Slip casting is probably the most popular way to make ceramic wall pieces, especially if the pieces are made up … Read More
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
Tar paper is a great material to use for templates for handbuilding, but Lisa Pedolsky takes this idea one step … Read More
Using slab pottery templates is a great way to consistently build a form over and over again. But there are … Read More
Using a micaceous clay provided Isatu Hyde the opportunity to move away from glaze and create pots made for the … Read More