How to Use the Subtractive Sculpture Technique to Create a Box
The opposite of the additive process of sculpture, the subtractive sculpture technique involves removing material to create a finished work. … 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
Simple Sets: Making and Using Slab Bowl Templates
Throwing bowls on the pottery wheel is not the only option if you are interested in making a set of … Read More
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
How to Capture the Beauty of Nature By Pressing Flowers Into Clay
I adore flowers and love gardening so spring is one of my favorite times of the year. It’s no surprise … Read More
How to Make a Coil Pot: Using Flat Coils to Construct Large Jars
Until several years ago, I hadn’t had much interest in making coil pots. I preferred the speed of the potters … Read More
5 Pottery Handles Techniques for Handles That Function Well
It’s one thing to learn how to make handles for pottery. It’s another thing all together to make pottery handles … Read More
How to Make a Platter with a Simple Template
For a couple of years now, I have been trying to make the switch from wheel throwing to handbuilding so … Read More
How to Make a Ceramic Pour-Over Coffee Set
Pour-over coffee has become quite the trend these days. So I have been thinking about taking a stab at making … Read More
Making Multiples: Using Templates to Throw Uniform Shapes on the Pottery Wheel
I think many beginning potters start out with the goal of making perfect sets of bowls or mugs, but quickly … 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
