The Magic of Majolica: How to Create Vibrant Painterly Decoration on Pottery
Majolica, also referred to as maiolica, is a fabulous decorative technique for potters who wish to treat their surfaces like … Read More
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Essential Guidelines for a Safe and Healthy Pottery Studio
Most of us ceramic artists know there are some dangers inherent in the art form we have chosen—from inhaling raw … Read More
How to Trim on a Foam Bat and Create a Lovely Altered Plate
Every aspiring potter wants to make beautiful pots that are uniquely their own. And throwing and altering is one way … Read More
How to Manage the Clay Drying Process
The clay drying process is one of the most crucial parts of the ceramic process to get right. Not paying … Read More
Spotlight: A Chance Meeting
Dick Lehman shares how a chance encounter with Jyotaro Inoue almost 30 years ago has had a profoundly important influence … Read More
Working Potter: Jo Davies
Jo Davies discusses how her perspective has evolved since starting out in the 1990s, how the public has become more … Read More
From the Editor: June/July/August 2020
Self-employed artists have careers that are as varied as their interests, personalities, skill sets, locations, and artwork. Those who find … Read More
How to Make a Surprisingly Durable Hump Mold out of Unfired Clay
Plaster and ceramics go hand in hand and it is what many potters use for a hump mold. Some potters … Read More
In the Studio: Managing the Drying Process
Besides the covering (or uncovering) of your work, the biggest factor in how fast your work dries is your studio … Read More
How to Make a Better Homemade Sink Trap for Your Pottery Studio
When setting up a studio, it is important to find a safe way to wash your hands and tools without … Read More
