Four Helpful Tips for Throwing Large Pots on the Wheel
The desire to throw large pots is something that just about every potter has at one time or another. And … Read More
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How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
Great Idea for Teachers: A Simple Lesson Plan for Slab-Built Plates with Textured and Stenciled Decoration
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Creating a Winged Bowl
After so many years of making round pots on the wheel, I wanted some to be oval. Or better yet, … Read More
Smooth Lines
Just as clay has a strong physical memory, one of my most vivid early memories of using pottery was eating … 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
Groovy Ceramics: How to Use Scraps of Molding as Pottery Shaping Tools
Potters and ceramic artists are very open minded when it comes to their tools. The general rule of thumb seems … Read More
Make a Great Impression with Slab-built Ceramic Wall Art
Ceramic wall art is a wonderful way to explore your creativity with clay. Where do you find inspiration for your … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Fun Challenges in Mixing Bowls
The impetus for my dough bowls came from boredom. I had been making large serving trays using drape molds, but … Read More
Quick Tips: How to Upcycle Salad Tongs Into Pottery Tools
As clay artists, we’ve all upcycled old, out-of-use objects into useful studio tools (think credit card rib). But I had … Read More
