Glaze Chemistry 101: A Quick Course on Mixing Ceramic Glazes
Remember in high school chemistry class when you found yourself thinking, “when will I EVER use this stuff in my … Read More
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To place wares in a kiln. Or, in a loaded kiln, the entire structure of shelves, furniture, and wares.
Deb Schwartzkopf Shows us Her Space Saving Homemade Bat System
If your studio is crowded and shelf space is at a premium, you know what a hassle it is to … Read More
How to Make Marbled Effects on Pottery Using Colored Clay Slabs
Mixing contrasting ceramic stains into a white clay body and then handbuilding with them can lead to some incredible pottery … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
Making Plaster Press Molds Using Styrofoam as a Building Block
I realized that we were really due for a sculpture post here on CAN, so today I am featuring the … Read More
Tips and Tools: Home Filtration System
If you’ve set up a studio at home recently, save your plumbing from clay going down the drain with this … Read More
Laurent Craste Re-viewing History: Subversion and Abuse
Laurent Craste combines the opulent forms of 18th century European aristocratic and court porcelain with symbolic motifs and contemporary images … Read More
Bringing Millennia Forward: Conservation through Clay
Ceramic artist Brad Bachmeier has completed numerous residencies in national parks across the western US. These immersive residencies provide ample … Read More
Clay Culture: Haptek Lab
Clare Olsen, Errol Willett, and Linda Zhang
Studying traditional methods of ceramic building and sculpture, this team of architects and designers worked to explore the potential of … Read More
