Stenciling on Clay
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
Tag: set
To place wares in a kiln. Or, in a loaded kiln, the entire structure of shelves, furniture, and wares.
Throwing with Templates
This technique involves using templates to repeatedly create an even, symmetrical form. In the coil-building exercise, you position the template … Read More
In the Studio: Keeping it Clean
I have never felt good about having my clay space in the basement of our home. No matter how much … Read More
Using Red Earthenware Clay, Texture and White Slip to Create Depth
Kaitlyn Brennan was faced with a common conundrum of losing access to soda kiln firing after leaving school. With an old … Read More
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are … Read More
Portable DIY Slab Roller Makes Perfect Slabs Every Time
Slab rollers are wonderful for making clay slabs of even thickness, but not everyone has the space or the money … Read More
The New Jingdezhen
Artists from all over China are moving to Jingdezhen to set up shop as independent studio artists, taking advantage of … Read More
A Material World: Janice Jakielski’s Impossible Objects
A commitment to craftsmanship, specialty equipment, rigorous materials testing, and detailed preparation converge in the thin-cast porcelain sculptures of Janice … Read More
Studio Visit: Mia Llauder and Joan Serra, Barcelona, Spain
Mia Llauder and Joan Serra took on an ambitious project to renovate an old farmhouse outside of Barcelona. Now that … Read More
Quick Tip: Painting Stands for Small Work
I’m always looking for ways to increase my efficiency or make tricky tasks a little easier. And, if I can … Read More
