Block Printing Stamps: A No-Fire Way to Make a Great Impression
There are myriad ways to get texture on clay – one of these being the handmade bisque stamp. But sometimes … Read More
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Tumble Stacking a Kiln
Have you been tempted but too intimidated to stack pots on top of one another in a bisque firing to … Read More
A Simple, Durable, and Cheap Shelving Solution for the Pottery Studio
As any busy potter or ceramic artist knows, shelf space in the studio can be a scarce commodity–especially in a … Read More
Make Whole: Exploring the Torus
While my work thus far has been mostly functional, I have always had a love for stand-alone pieces that are … Read More
Laser Toner Transfer: A Great Way to Create Colorful Patterns on Clay
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatemala, where she lived … Read More
In the Studio: Transfer + Stamp + Color
For me, making mugs is like eating comfort food. When the pandemic first hit, I found myself returning again and … Read More
Techno File: Copper Red Nanoparticles
Karthik Lalwani, Michael Leopold, PhD, and Ryan Coppage, PhD
Copper carbonate plus a precise firing schedule can produce a vibrant, crushed-strawberry-like red glaze in reduction firings. But did you … Read More
How to Make Underglaze in Your Ceramics Studio
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
Going Batty: How to Choose the Right Throwing Bat for Your Work
If you have ever damaged a freshly thrown piece moving it off of the wheel, you know the value of … Read More
6 Great Tips for Carving Pottery
Carving pottery can add not only a pleasing design on a pot, but it can also be tactilely pleasing. Users … Read More
