Mocha Diffusion and Slip Dotting Pottery
Though it might sound like a fancy coffee drink, mocha diffusion is a little-known technique of ceramic surface decoration developed … Read More
Though it might sound like a fancy coffee drink, mocha diffusion is a little-known technique of ceramic surface decoration developed … Read More
If there’s one thing I have learned in my time here as editor of Ceramic Arts Network, it’s that our … Read More
There is something magical about the unpredictable surface effects that result from atmospheric firing techniques. Unfortunately, these types of kilns … Read More
Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More
Ceramic pigments, often referred to as ceramic stains, have vastly opened up the color possibilities for potters. And as we … Read More
The truth is, I was a nerdy ceramics undergraduate student. I wanted to learn everything, right away—and I loved my … Read More
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
Cobalt blue glaze recipes are in most potters’ repertoires because they produce beautiful blue glazes. And what’s not to love … Read More
A liquid clay body, also known as casting slip, cannot be made by simply adding an excessive amount of water … Read More
As we all know, glaze defects are not all bad. Ceramic artists can use them to great effect on both … Read More