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Clay suspended in water, usually the consistency of thick cream.

I just love the sugary matte surfaces, color schemes, and subtle layers in Kristin Pavelka’s work. Kristin uses gorgeous red … Read More

Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … Read More

In this post, we’ll show you how to make paper clay. Making paper clay is a great way to gain … Read More

If you’re interested in making ceramic work for the wall, you need to be sure to think through how to … 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

Lisa Naples is a consummate teacher with a gift for explaining how her hands manipulate the clay. That’s why she … Read More

Cobalt glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love about … Read More

Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More

Though it might sound like a fancy coffee drink, mocha diffusion is a little-known technique of ceramic surface decoration developed … Read More

Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More