Making Plaster Press Molds Using Styrofoam as a Building Block
I realized that we were really due for a sculpture post here on CAN, so today I am featuring the … Read More
A specialized hardbrick shape, half the width of a standard brick. Often used for posts in salt and wood firings. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
I realized that we were really due for a sculpture post here on CAN, so today I am featuring the … Read More
The March/April 2021 issue of Pottery Making Illustrated is here! This issue is all about handbuilding! Discover fresh perspectives from ceramic artists … Read More
One of the wonderful things about making functional pottery is that the creative work of my hands becomes an intimate … Read More
I am famous (or maybe notorious is more appropriate) for working on an idea in my sketchbook for so long … Read More
Sometimes the glazes we use are good for one purpose, but not so good for another. A glaze might perform … 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
Slip casting is probably the most popular way to make ceramic wall pieces, especially if the pieces are made up … Read More
I think we’ve all heard it said that the simplest solution is the best. And while I always make it … Read More
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … Read More
Working with multiple forms, either of the same shape or slight variations of the same shape, offers a playful improvisational … Read More