Pentalobe Plate and Mollusk Set
The inspiration for the pentalobe plate and mollusk set came primarily from my direct experiences with the natural environment. As … Read More
Tag: slump mold
A typically shallow frame or mold into which a slab of clay is allowed to fall or settle in order to form a vessel. These can be frames with no bottom. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Two Ingenious and Easy Ways to Make Slump Molds for Clay
I have a bit of an obsession with making and using slump molds for clay these days. This fascination with … Read More
How to Make a Simple Ceramic Slump Mold on the Potter’s Wheel
Ceramic slump molds are great tools in the studio. You can buy perfect molds from manufacturers in all shapes and … Read More
Handbuilding Nesting Bowls with Hump and Slump Molds
Nesting bowls are a project I have been meaning to take on for a while. I’ve always wanted to make … Read More
Tips for Making Multiples for Ceramic Wall Sculptures
We have one of Lars Westby’s platters hanging here in our office (acquired as a Ceramics Monthly Purchase Award from … Read More
Tactile Geology
I’m trained as a geologist, but I’ve been working with ceramics full time for 35 years. As in geology, I … Read More
Bisque Molds and Serving Trays
When I transitioned out of wood firing to soda-fired earthenware about five years ago, I was aware that new making … Read More
Weaving Your Way with Clay
Teaching a clay class in the Loveland parks and recreation program for the last 27 years has been gratifying to … Read More
A Potter’s Language
One of the foundations of our work in clay has been the development of a language of marks. This visual … Read More
Puffy Pots: How to Use Double Walled Construction to Give Your Pottery Volume
Chris Pickett’s puffy forms reference stuffed animals and inflatable toys and the visible seams give the work a casual and … Read More
