Triple Glazing: Acknowledging Inspiration and Chasing the Image
Struck by the complexity of a cup given as a gift, Dick Lehman packed it away lest it influence him … Read More
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From the Editor: April 2020
Unless you don’t fire the clay objects you make, at some point you have to decide what type of surface … Read More
Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
In the Studio: Grant Writing Tips
As artists and arts organizations, some projects and work we create can be done with our own funding, and others … Read More
Using Soft Clay and Darts to Preserve Fluidity in the Finished Form
If you ask potters why they work with soft clay, chances are you’ll hear something to the effect of “the … Read More
Glaze Chunks
Alex Zablocki casts liquid glaze in soft-brick molds to create solid chunks of fired glaze, which he then saws, sands, … Read More
Collectives: The Model for Success
Edith Garcia explores the origins and continued success of the collectives Studio Manifold in London, England, and Kansas City Urban … Read More
Clay Culture: Across Disciplines
Addressing the lack of interaction between students in different media, Ashley Fuchs designed an assignment that paired graphic design and … Read More
From the Editor: February 2020
This issue approaches the business side of ceramics from a number of angles. After all, artists’ experiences, skill sets, locations, … Read More
Exploring the Tulipiere
Over the past five years, I have steadily explored using cutouts on the necks of my vases as a way … Read More
