Creative Commercial Glazes: Great Combinations for Interesting Effects
Some folks feel like using commercial glazes is cheating, but I say, hogwash! I have been using commercial glazes for … Read More
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A Lotus Lesson
As an ancient form of devotion and communication, they carry many meanings. While they are individually ephemeral, as a tradition … Read More
Tips for Making and Attaching Handles to Mugs
Making and attaching handles to mugs can be very challenging, especially if you are attaching the handles when they are … Read More
Shaping Clay with Clay: How to Make Custom Clay Ribs
Ribs are essential tools to any potter and they come in all shapes and sizes. But sometimes, you can’t find … Read More
Wheel Throwing in Cross Section
When I was taking my first wheel throwing class, I remember staying in the studio late one night centering clay … Read More
How to Throw a Large Porcelain Bowl Without Collapsing it
No matter what Lorna Meaden says, I’d call the bowl she is throwing in this clip a large porcelain bowl, … Read More
Pinch Pot Technique: A Fundamental Way to Make a Beautiful Pitcher
When you first decide you want to create your own pottery, it’s likely your first class will involve the pinch … Read More
Ceramic Lesson Plan – How to Make a Teapot in 30 Minutes
Learning how to make a teapot is a challenge and a milestone for potters. There are so many components to … Read More
How to Make a Handbuilt Neck for a Wheel Thrown Vase
Throwing wide, round bottles with narrow necks can be quite a struggle for the new potter. It is just plain … Read More
Easy Bat Removal: A Quick and Simple Tip for Getting Grippy Bats off the Potter’s Wheel
If you are a potter who uses bats when throwing on the potter’s wheel, chances are you have had to … Read More
