Image Transfer with Pyrofoto: Another Cool Way to Put Images on Pottery
There are various processes for transferring images to clay, from photocopy transfers, silkscreening and stencils, to laser transfer decals and … Read More
Tag: setting
Process of loading a kiln, or technically, of placing the set. See set. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
How to Wedge Clay Properly
Learning how to wedge clay is a tricky skill to pick up when starting out in pottery. While the goal … Read More
How to Make a Simple Triple Stage Clay Trap
Fixing a clogged drain is hard work and expensive. Making a drain trap is easier and cheaper than you might … Read More
Establishing Meaningful Connections
Jill Giller’s early experiences as a student teacher in the Navajo Nation’s Rough Rock Demonstration School led her to forge … Read More
Clay Culture: Transporting Work
The most efficient way to pack and transport ware to and from sales and fairs for each maker is usually … Read More
What Galleries Want: How to Get Your Work Into a Ceramic Gallery
So, you’ve built up a solid body of work and you feel ready to take the plunge into finding gallery … Read More
A Bisque Firing Schedule to Help Prevent Glaze Faults
When you pull a piece out of the kiln and there is a glaze defect on it, you might think there … Read More
Painting with Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Soda Firing
I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More
Great Tips for Trimming Pottery Bowls
Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More
Clay Culture: Chicago City Guide
This guide outlines the ceramic sights in the Windy City, from museums and galleries to art fairs and community centers. … Read More
