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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Samantha Dickie: Interaction with Space and Time
Through installation work composed of hundreds or thousands of multiples, Samantha Dickie explores how space and time interact, as well … Read More
What Makes a Matte Glaze Matte?
I looooooooooooove a matte glaze, especially those really buttery matte glazes that beg to be caressed. But I have to … Read More
Hare’s Fur and Oil Spot Glazes
Oil spot and hare’s fur glazes are beautiful and fascinating. In a nutshell, they are high-iron glazes that are applied … 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 Potter’s Kitchen: Working Dogs
No more morning tennis, no more afternoon latte pick-me-ups, and less opportunities to peddle my ceramic work. Shelter-in-place requirements and … Read More
A Better Butter Dish
I’ve always loved the butter dish form, perhaps because of what’s hidden inside it. Throughout the years, I have occasionally … Read More
A Couple of Cool Clay Sculpture Techniques
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Shaping Clay with Clay: How to Make Custom Clay Ribs
Ribs are essential tools to any potter and they come in all shapes and sizes. But sometimes, you can’t find … Read More
Piece of Cake: How to Decorate Your Pots Like a Pastry Chef
Slip trailing is a great way to add decoration to pots. Most ceramic artists use a fairly liquid slip when … Read More
