The Fabric of Our Lives
The use of functional objects provides opportunities for memorable moments, whether it is a vase filled with freshly picked flowers, … Read More
Tag: Sand
Granular silica. Major grit besides grog used to give clay bodies structure for throwing and hand building, high shrinkage in high-temperature clay bodies, but gives smoother fired surface than grog. Toxic in inhalation. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Quick Tips: Jumbo Chuck, One-Handed Cut-off Wire, and Paper Clay Shelf Protectors
Clay people have some darn impressive ingenuity when it comes to improving the efficiency of their processes. We get a … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
Make Your Pottery Shine Without Glaze: The Basics of Burnished Clay
Historically, burnishing clay was a method used by early potters to make their pottery more watertight and sanitary. Nowadays, most … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Combining Clay and Cuisine
I love to combine handbuilding and slip casting because the finished work is often much lighter in weight and easier … Read More
The Layered Surface
Seeking a clay body with properties to best communicate my new ideas, I found myself testing every kind of clay … Read More
Incised and Inlaid Tumblers
I’m interested in creating surfaces that are rich in pattern, but also subtly beautiful in their simplicity. I work with … Read More
How to Clean Kiln Shelves, Mix Kiln Wash, and Apply Kiln Wash
Kiln shelf maintenance is a much hated but very necessary part of having a kiln. Neglected kiln shelves can result … Read More
Studio Visit: Theo Helmstadter, Green River Pottery, Santa Fe, New Mexico
I have always lived as physically close to my studio as possible. I know that for health reasons you’re not … Read More
The Particulars of Clay Body Plasticity
Ahhh plasticity! It’s the property of clay that got us hooked on it in the first place. Caused by just … Read More
