10 Tips for Firing Clay in an Electric Kiln
Firing clay in an electric kiln is the most common firing method because electric kilns are readily available and relatively … Read More
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Crazy Beautiful Crazing: Uncovering the Mysteries of Snowflake Crackle Glazes
I have been messing around with crazing as a deliberate decorative effect lately. Though it is technically a glaze defect, … Read More
Combining the Sgraffito Technique with Stencils for a Striking Look
The crisp bold lines of stencils combined with thinner more delicate sgraffito designs can result in a beautiful contrast on … Read More
Decorating with Nerikomi Colored Clay Patterns
If you’re bored with glazing, working with colored clay is a fun way to get color and pattern onto your … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Cookie Warmer
At the beginning of each pottery class, I like to introduce one or two fresh projects for my students. Coming … Read More
In the Studio: Creating Variations in Form
I explore themes of structure, shape, pattern, and multiples through 3D printing and plaster mold making. I’m drawn to forms … Read More
Studio Visit: Monte Young, Jasper, Indiana
After a long career in manufacturing, while making pots on the side, Monte Young moved from Minneapolis, Minnesota, to … Read More
Artist Q&A: Davie Reneau and the Impact of Her Surroundings on Her Work
Ceramics Monthly: Do your surroundings in Kentucky and the hard physical labor of wood firing influence the work you make?
Davie … Read More
From Scratch: A Conversation with Restaurant Potter Connor McGinn
Converging an array of knowledge gleaned from working in a farm-to-table kitchen, earning a business degree, and taking risks in … Read More
