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Fuels are organic and carbon based, they burn readily. Until recently, all kilns were fuel burning; even now when we … Read More

Switching to a porcelain clay body may seem like an easy enough thing to do, but if you’ve ever worked … Read More

In ceramics, one person’s fault is another person’s fancy. While crazing is technically a glaze fault, it can also be … Read More

Terra sigillata is an ultrarefined clay slip that can give a soft sheen when applied to bone-dry wares and, if … Read More

Porcelain can be worked like other clays, but when fired can reach a state of extreme whiteness, becoming vitreous and … Read More

Slip, glorious slip. This versatile liquid form of clay can be used in a multitude of different ways to create … Read More

There are countless types and styles of brushes on the market that can be used in the pottery studio, but … Read More

The sculptural vessels that Olivia Tani makes combine visually distinct, seemingly inflated segments into a unified whole. She shares her … Read More

Artist and gallerist Jonathan Kaplan shares several strategies to help potters adapt to the new reality and restrictions of the … Read More

Good lighting and sharp focus are key in accurately representing any object in a photograph. Beyond the basics, other aspects … Read More