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Clay with insufficient plasticity—tends to fragment during forming. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

Assemble it correctly. Make sure your extruder is assembled correctly, according to the manufacturer’s instructions. If you bought a used … Read More

So, you’ve built up a solid body of work and you feel ready to take the plunge into finding gallery … Read More

Nowadays, ceramic artists are spoiled. It wasn’t that long ago that getting the colors and surfaces you wanted took a … Read More

We don’t really have a “pottery fashion” section on CAN, but perhaps we should considering all of the great handmade … Read More

Many people know that a microwave oven can be used to dry clay quickly when you’re in a pinch. Dielectric … Read More

Think thin porcelain. Now think even thinner porcelain and you have the plates of Christina Bryer. These translucent plates are … Read More

Learning how to mix plaster is essential if you are interested in slip casting, but even if you’re not, mixing … Read More

One of the things all ceramic artists have in common is that we all need to fire our work in … Read More

If you have ever had problems with pin holing or dunting, slow cooling your kiln could be the solution you … Read More

Baking in the microwave oven is quick and convenient, but it isn’t the same as baking in a conventional oven. … Read More