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
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How to Throw a Bundt Cake Pan on the Pottery Wheel
I have to admit, I never knew why bundt cake pans have the tube in the middle of the pan … 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
Finding the Right Kiln Ventilation System to Keep Your Studio Safe
Having adequate ventilation for electric kilns promotes a safe work environment. Find out what you need to do to ventilate … Read More
Using Underglaze Pencils to Satisfy a Love of Drawing and Working With Clay
Judith King jokes that she has a split personality. Half of her wants to draw and paint, while the other … Read More
In the Studio: Laser-Level Guide
Slip can be used for surface texture, for color, and for joining pieces together. In this project, I use it … 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
A Dramatic Impact with Handled Bowls
Deliberate work over a few years allowed Steven Showalter to synthesize his influences and aesthetic preferences into a distinctive personal … Read More
Working Potters: Round Trip Clayworks
Working as full-time artists grants freedom and flexibility to Drew Darley and Erika Novak, who make pottery individually and collaboratively … Read More
How to Glaze Patterns with Stencils
I have used stencils to decorate my work in the past, but have primarily used them with underglazes and slips. … Read More
