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

Bottom-heavy, wheel-thrown forms or those with long necks pose a particular challenge when it comes time for trimming. Simplify the … Read More

On a spontaneous visit after noticing the handmade vessels that decorated Flatdogs Camp, Craig Hinshaw met Eness Ngulube, a Zambian … Read More

Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More

When I was taking my first wheel throwing class, I remember staying in the studio late one night centering clay … 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

Firing your clay pieces is as much a part of the process as the making. Learn which factors determine the … Read More

A former mountaineer and paraglider, Sylvie Enjalbert started working with clay to fulfill a long-felt desire to work with her … Read More

With a focus on ergonomics, this ceramic artist’s basement studio provides a thoughtfully designed area for each step of her … Read More

Before really starting to make my own ceramic work, I began collecting pottery while in school at Western Illinois University. … Read More

Slips, engobes, and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More