The Particulars of Clay Body Plasticity
Ahhh plasticity! It’s the property of clay that got us hooked on it in the first place. Caused by just … Read More
Process of creating ceramic wares with a slump-mold. Firing defect where glassy-phase begins to dissolve sintered structure in clay, causing it to sag and deform. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
Ahhh plasticity! It’s the property of clay that got us hooked on it in the first place. Caused by just … Read More
Helen Gilmour is interested in the relationships between traditional crafts. So she decided to make traditional pottery forms–like teapots and … Read More
There are a lot of traditional reduction glaze recipes out there, and they are typically formulated for firing at cone … Read More
There are a multitude of clay sculpture techniques for ceramic artists to choose from. The possibility for expression is unlimited … Read More
Porcelain clay is a clay body that draws in many a potter because of its bright white color, translucency, and … Read More
I have been exploring texture for some time, and I enjoy the challenges associated with developing and incorporating creativity and … Read More
For a couple of years now, I have been trying to make the switch from wheel throwing to handbuilding so … Read More
The majority of ceramic artists buy their clay bodies or raw materials from a commercial supplier. With each purchase comes … Read More
We’ve posted a lot of handbuilding techniques on CAD that utilize various types of slump molds or hump molds. From … Read More
I’ve always appreciated ornamentation and its ability to elevate the ordinary into something magnificent. I’m driven to create work that’s … Read More