Tips and Tools: Smooth Bottoms
The difference between a good cup and an amazing cup often comes down to the foot. Learn how to make … Read More
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A liquid mix where the components are fully dissolved (as in a water/soda ash solution for vapor-glazing), where materials will not settle out via gravity. Source: Clay: A Studio Handbook
How to Paint Convincing Patterns on Round Pottery Without Trigonometry
Painting a repeating pattern on a round vessel presents challenges. To be convincing, the pattern needs to expand proportionally with … Read More
How to Use Tape Resist with Barrel Firing to Create Organic Patterns
As Dana Bilello-Barrow was developing her voice and her skills with clay, she realized that she would often be disappointed … Read More
Hide-N-Seekah! Using Social Media for a Pottery Scavenger Hunt!
Not sure what to use all those social-media platforms for? They’re great for finding ways to connect, share ideas, and … Read More
How to Construct a Large Easel for Making Murals
When we’re talking about murals, bigger is often better. But constructing and carving those murals is very labor intensive and … Read More
A Visit to Ben Carter’s Shanghai Pottery Studio
Today I’m excited to let you know about a great new workshop offering from the Potters Council and Ceramic Arts … Read More
Working Potter Mark Knott Shares his Secrets to Success in Pottery
I never get tired of talking to other potters about not only their processes in the studio, but also how … Read More
Video of the Week: Deb Schwartzkopf Shows us Her Home Made Bat System
If your studio is crowded and shelf space is at a premium, you know what a hassle it is to … Read More
How to Use a Throwing Stick
Tall narrow-necked forms are challenging to master as a potter because, once you begin to collar in the neck, getting … Read More
Ceramic Substrates as Canvas: A High-Tech Ceramic Material Gets Artsy
If you’ve ever wanted to draw or paint on your claywork, but have felt challenged by translating a two dimensional … Read More
