Simple and Fun Coil Pot Ideas
Coiling clay and pinch pottery are great projects for the lower grades and for anyone new to ceramics because they … Read More
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Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
Two Creative Pottery Handle Ideas That Will Spruce Up Your Pots
Pottery handles are sometimes overlooked in terms of design, but they are a great way to add interesting visual features … Read More
Dual Endeavors of Artist Educators
Balancing the demands of teaching K–12 arts and a personal studio practice is a challenge. However, these pursuits can be … Read More
James Marshall: Labor of Love
Canadian artist James Marshall has created over 300 carved-brick murals in his decades-long career. His practice incorporates drawing, designing, engineering, … Read More
Studio Visit: Susan McHenry, Kalamazoo, Michigan
After working in community spaces for many years, McHenry moved into a purpose-built, quiet, energy-efficient, and light-filled studio just 50 … Read More
A Super Simple Analogy to Help You Understand Glaze Structure
Understanding glaze structure isn’t hard. Ceramic glazes consist of three main components: glass formers, fluxes, and refractories. If you can … Read More
Time to Warm Up! 5 Red and Orange Glaze Recipes
With the warming summer temperatures, I thought I would share some red and orange glaze recipes to brighten up your … Read More
How to Make and Use Sprig Molds for Pottery
A sprig is a press-molded clay piece added to leather-hard work. Sprigs are created using small sprig molds made of … Read More
Quick Tips: Clean Your Brush with the Brush Scraper
Keeping your brushes clean while working, decorating pottery, or waxing a pot is very important to prolong the life of … Read More
