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Permanent contraction of the clay in both drying and firing stages. Overall may be as much as 18%. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook

One of the biggest reasons I am a potter is that I love to make things that people use and … Read More

Firing clay is necessary to create durable wares and the more you know about the ceramic firing process, the more … Read More

I have always enjoyed sipping on a classic martini (with blue cheese stuffed olives, please). There’s something refined and elegant … Read More

Making sets is an intriguing challenge that can lead to a wealth of artistic reward. Sets often involve multiple pieces … Read More

There are a ton of fun underglaze decoration techniques out there. And the technique in today’s video is another fine … Read More

There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More

Clay is a wonderful material because it can be made to look like just about anything. From Sylvia Hyman’s cardboard … Read More

Terra sigillata is a material that is primarily used at low temperatures. But when Alan Willoughby was switching from low … Read More

It’s one thing to learn how to make handles for pottery. It’s another thing all together to make pottery handles … Read More

Pour-over coffee has become quite the trend these days. So I have been thinking about taking a stab at making … Read More