A Good Pour
Everyday tasks are more enjoyable when using tools that are not only aesthetically pleasing, but also excellently perform the tasks … Read More
Tag: sprigs
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
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
George Rodriguez: Sanctuary
Sanctuary. I used to associate the word with church, all stained glass and high ceilings. It evoked thoughts of Victor … Read More
The Venus: A Legacy in Clay
I visited George Rodriguez in his studio shortly before his 2017 solo show for Foster/White Gallery in Seattle, Washington. A … Read More
Finding Inspiration
Before finding pottery I studied textiles and embroidery in college. The love of ornamentation, decoration, and attention to detail that … 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
Michelle Erickson: Projecting A Hypothetical Future; Reflecting on a Problematic Past
Historical allusion in ceramic form—whether spawned by desire to garner the prestige of predecessors through association (as in Neoclassicism) or … Read More
Finishing Details: The Intricate Glazing Techniques of Lindsay Scypta
Lindsay Scypta’s pots are intricately textured with stamps and sprigs and glazed with runny glazes that enhance these textures beautifully. … Read More
Decoration as Structure: Integrating Ornamentation into Form
When I first saw Blair Clemo’s work, I figured the ornate surfaces were developed with sprigs that were attached after … Read More
