The Many Uses of Pottery Throwing Ribs
Using pottery throwing ribs correctly is an important skill to learn in order to produce consistent pots with clean surfaces. … Read More
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Wide, flat handheld tool used to shape, smooth, and/or scrape clay surfaces; usually wood, rubber, plastic, or metal, either rigid or flexible, with straight, curved, or profiled edge. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
How to Make a Handmade Martini Glass
One of the biggest reasons I am a potter is that I love to make things that people use and … Read More
Making Paper Clay Storage Easier and Less Stinky
Paper clay is an ideal solution for building complex or delicate ceramic sculpture. Made by mixing any type of clay … Read More
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
How to Make Paper Clay in Your Home Studio
In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … Read More
Texture from Within: Mixing Coarse Materials into a Smooth Clay Body
When most people think of porcelain, they think of a velvety translucent white surface. But Gillian Parke was interested in … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Cookie Warmer
At the beginning of each pottery class, I like to introduce one or two fresh projects for my students. Coming … Read More
Compressed Slab Bowl
I’ve found that handbuilding using a compressed slab to form plates and bowls ensures that the form will be less … Read More
Gesture and Fluidity
My porcelain pottery combines traditional functional forms with decorative surface design through hand-painted brushwork. I use a direct and spontaneous … Read More
