Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
Tag: rib
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
Mishima Ceramics: Creating Fine Lines with Slip Inlay
I was first introduced to Mishima ceramics decoration when I attended a Lorna Meaden workshop years ago. Before that I … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Sunrise Cup and Stand
My work celebrates the relationships that shape my life. I combine my experience as a sculptor, potter, and cook with … Read More
Thrown, Altered, and Carved
My carved pitcher form came about when I was doing research for the Companion Gallery’s call for entry to Last … Read More
Bowl Making: The Inversion Technique
As potters, our products should exhibit economy and spontaneity in form and decoration through intelligent use of mind, eye, and … Read More
Hollow Butter Dish
I make intricately assembled and decorated tableware. My forms are often hollow or incorporate a tactile element that can only … Read More
Teabowls: Form and Surface
I first learned about yunomis from a postcard I picked up for the ClayAkar “Yunomi Invitational.” I placed that card … Read More
In the Studio: Microwave Baker
Baking in the microwave oven is quick and convenient, but it isn’t the same as baking in a conventional oven. … Read More
How to Use a Plaster Press Mold to Make a Cup
Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
In today’s post, Paul Donnelly takes us throughhis handle-making process. It’s a great alternative to pulled handlesbecause it cuts down … Read More
