Two Simple Techniques for Adding Relief Texture and Imagery to Your Pottery
I have seen many potters use tar paper as a pattern making tool, and have seen stencils used to create … Read More
Tag: slip
Clay suspended in water, usually the consistency of thick cream.
Using Craft Foam to Create a 3-D Ceramic Stencil Effect
Craft foam is a pretty versatile material in the studio. It can be used as a material to work … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
Quick Tip: Fighting Finger Fatigue
Ellen Kong shares a tip she developed after attending a sgraffito workshop. Using cheap and readily available materials, she came … Read More
Techniques and Tips for Saggar Firing in a Raku Kiln
Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More
Heath Ceramics Clay Studio
The team of artists at Heath Ceramics’ experimental clay studio talk about the creative opportunities and responsibilities that are involved … Read More
How to Make Ceramic Plates in Multiples
Making multiples is a common and challenging endeavor for potters. To successfully accomplish this task, you need to have a … Read More
Underglaze Painting Techniques on Bone Dry Pots
Underglaze is a magical material in the ceramics world. There are so many things you can do with it, from … Read More
How to Make a Spouted Batter Bowl That Tells a Story
It is a lot of fun to use pots to tell stories. It can be even more fun to not … Read More
