Composing a Workable Parian Clay Body
Parian clay is renowned for its translucency and self-glazing surface. When mixing test batches using silica, kaolin, and a variety … Read More
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Clay Culture: Shifting into Neutral
Social-distancing orders went into effect after this crew finished their most recent wood firing but before they were able to … Read More
Contemporary Rustic Planter
Ever since I started my journey with clay, I have lived in a rural place. After college I moved to … Read More
Testing Commercial Ceramic Glazes Over Texture in Electric Kilns
To get the most out of commercial ceramic glazes in your electric kiln, you need to understand the product descriptions … Read More
Unifying Form, Texture, and Surface
The evolution of my sprigged jars illustrates that form, surface, and texture have been very meaningful to my artistic development … Read More
How to Make and Use Sprig Molds for Pottery
A sprig is a press-molded clay piece added to leather-hard work. Sprigs are created using small sprig molds made of … Read More
How to Dress Up a Wheel Thrown Cup with Inlaid Sprigs
If you are a potter, chances are you are familiar with the terms “throwing and altering,” and can conjure up … Read More
How to Use Thin Sprigs and Carving to Add Surface Texture
Carving into a form is a great way to add imagery and texture to pottery. But Michelle Swafford came up … Read More
Tangible Fiction
I’ve always been fascinated with the tangible realities of history and the boundless fantasy of science fiction. In my work … Read More
Adam Field: Harmonized Dichotomies
1 Jar, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, Onggi coil-and-paddle constructed stoneware, carved pattern, porcelain slip, celadon glazes, fired in reduction to cone 10, 2014.
Jar, 24 in. (61 cm) in height, Onggi coil-and-paddle constructed stoneware, carved pattern, porcelain slip, celadon … Read More
