Techno File: Air Bubble Myth
Ceramic studios are full of warnings about trapped air pockets in joins or improperly wedged clay, but the factor that … Read More
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Implied Dynamics: The Ceramic Sculpture of Kenneth Baskin
Through a focus on mechanical components and fragmented systems, Kenneth Baskin explores the tension between suggested motion and balance, careworn … Read More
How to Manage the Clay Drying Process
The clay drying process is one of the most crucial parts of the ceramic process to get right. Not paying … Read More
Tessa Eastman: Alchemical Aesthetics
Patterns of growth found in nature and their mutation inspire Tessa Eastman’s dynamic biomorphic forms. Improbable combinations of bright colors, … Read More
Clay Culture: Teaching Remotely
Teaching introductory and advanced ceramic students during a pandemic continues to pose a number of challenges. Two educators describe how … Read More
How to Make a Clay Ocarina
All kinds of musical instruments can be fashioned from clay, with one of the simplest being the clay ocarina. If … Read More
Tips and Tools: Packaging
Shipping his teabowls in a square box just didn’t make sense to Paul Fryman. Working together with a packaging company, … Read More
12 Pottery Glazing Tips to Help You Master Glazing Ceramics
I have to admit, glazing is not my favorite part of the ceramic process and I am always on the … Read More
In the Studio: Insurance for Artists
Thinking about insurance requires us to think about pessimistic outcomes, so it’s natural to want to avoid the topic. However, … Read More
All About Pyrometric Cones
With today’s high-tech computerized kilns, you may have wondered why pyrometric cones are necessary when firing your ceramic art. Even … Read More
