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If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More

A few years back, Doug Gray was interested in incorporating his digital photography into his clay work. He tried decals, … Read More

Clay is rough on tools, especially trimming and sgraffito tools. Fortunately, some of the most used tools in the box … Read More

I think we’ve all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it … Read More

Sgraffito can be an impactful, dramatic way of decorating pots (like in Kathy King’s shown here) or a more subtle … Read More

When I was an undergraduate ceramics student, I learned to throw something called a yo-yo pot. It’s a straight-walled cylinder, … Read More

From screenprinting to decals, there are many ways to transfer imagery onto pottery. There’s a nifty commercial product out now, … Read More

Inspired by cast glassware and vintage textiles, Colleen McCall decorates her stoneware pots from top to bottom using layers of … Read More

A freshly made form, ready to decorate, etch, and carve, is an invitation to play. It’s such a pleasure to … Read More

Terra sigillata pottery has been around since the ancient Greeks created their famous black and red pots, but it is … Read More