Painting with Fire: Recipes and Techniques for Soda Firing
I can get lost in the sumptuous surfaces of Gail Nichols’ soda fired work. The way she skillfully “paints” her … Read More
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Techno File: Terra Sig Experiment
Turning the terra-sigillata making process on it’s head, Tom Anderson has found a way to use temperature to eliminate time, … Read More
Terra Sigillata 101: How to Make, Apply, and Troubleshoot Terra Sig
Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More
Mishima Ceramics: Creating Fine Lines with Slip Inlay
I was first introduced to Mishima ceramics decoration when I attended a Lorna Meaden workshop years ago. Before that I … Read More
The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
Kangaroo Bowls
From time to time a student brings me a catalog page showing a bowl with an attached pocket for crackers. … Read More
Wood Fired Pots Without the Wood Kiln
Wood firing clay is an exciting endeavor and if you ever have a chance to participate in a wood firing, … Read More
How to Make a Square Baking Dish and Fill it with Rhubarb Crisp
In my neck of the woods, it’s almost rhubarb season! So I thought I would repost Sumi von Dassow’s article … Read More
