Using Texture, Terra Sigillata, and Nonclay Materials to Create an Aged Appearance
Jeremy Randall uses texture and asymmetry to reference the aging industrial structures and ephemera he remembers from his childhood. He … Read More
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Laser Toner Transfer: A Great Way to Create Colorful Patterns on Clay
The pottery of Lauren Karle is influenced by the beautiful garments of the indigenous cultures of Guatemala, where she lived … Read More
7 Fun Ways to Decorate with Slips and Engobes
Slips, engobes, and underglazes are a lot of fun to use for ceramic decoration and there are endless ways to … Read More
How to Make Casting Slip from Your Clay Body
Ready-made casting slip is commercially available in all firing ranges, making it super convenient, but if you were wondering how … 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
Raiding the Kitchen
It was a short leap to go from zesting leather-hard cylinders to zesting freshly thrown ones, and another short leap … Read More
3 Helpful Tips for Casting Clay Sculpture and Pottery
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … Read More
Using a Sodium Silicate Pottery Technique to Create Cracked Texture
Sometimes I feel like I was born in the wrong era because I just love old things: antiques, weathered old … 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
Bringing Millennia Forward: Conservation through Clay
Ceramic artist Brad Bachmeier has completed numerous residencies in national parks across the western US. These immersive residencies provide ample … Read More
