Making Sets Hang Together Using Stencils, Mishima, and Underglazes
The key to making good sets is to make them work well together both visually and functionally. With careful planning, … Read More
The key to making good sets is to make them work well together both visually and functionally. With careful planning, … Read More
Some folks feel like using commercial glazes is cheating, but I say, hogwash! I have been using commercial glazes for … Read More
My creative process proceeds not from form to decoration, but in reverse. I start with the development of a graphic … Read More
I love pots with pattern and imagery and have done a lot with screen printing on clay and paper stencils in my work. … Read More
Stenciling is a great decorative technique for pottery. A traditional method for applying stencils is to cut or tear paper … Read More
Sumiko Takada with Kaname Takada
We’ve done a lot of articles on inlay ceramics—often called slip inlay or Mishima—here on Ceramic Arts Network. Here’s a … Read More
When looking at intriguing pots, we are often caught wondering, how is this made? It is delightful to witness the … Read More
We get a lot of inquiries at Ceramic Arts Network from teachers looking for grade-school assignments that can work with … Read More
One of the biggest challenges when learning to throw is often getting the clay at the base of the pot … Read More
There are so many ways to decorate pots that it is nearly impossible to get bored in the studio. And … Read More