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I am impatient when it comes to centering work on a bat on my banding wheel. But a banding wheel … Read More

One of the greatest things about clay is its ability to take on texture. Another great clay quality is its … Read More

It was a short leap to go from zesting leather-hard cylinders to zesting freshly thrown ones, and another short leap … Read More

There are lots of ways to make clay molds. And I love that I keep discovering new variations on these … Read More

Love it or hate it, trimming pottery (sometimes called pottery turning) can transform a weighty Earth-bound pot into one that … Read More

Whenever I start a large piece, I make sure to have all the clay weighed out and ready, so I … Read More

Slab-built plates seem like a pretty simple endeavor, but it can be challenging to center the feet just right. Coil … Read More

Want to make quick work of multiple, handbuilt plate forms? Try styrofoam rings found in most craft supply stores (for … Read More

I’m always looking for ways to increase my efficiency or make tricky tasks a little easier. And, if I can … Read More

When I was taking my first wheel throwing class, I remember staying in the studio late one night centering clay … Read More