A New Twist on Fluted Pottery
Fluted pottery (which gets its name from fluting in architecture) is pottery that has a groove or set of grooves … Read More
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Let the Good Times Roll!
Due to its low profile, my slab-constructed flower brick is a centerpiece that does not necessarily have to be moved … Read More
3 Helpful Tips for Casting Clay Sculpture and Pottery
Slip casting opens up endless possibilities for creativity with clay, whether you are interested in casting clay sculpture or pottery. … 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
A Dramatic Impact with Handled Bowls
Deliberate work over a few years allowed Steven Showalter to synthesize his influences and aesthetic preferences into a distinctive personal … Read More
Porcelain for Beginners—8 Tips for Getting Off to a Good Start with Porcelain
Switching to a porcelain clay body may seem like an easy enough thing to do, but if you’ve ever worked … Read More
How to Make a Platter with a Simple Template
For a couple of years now, I have been trying to make the switch from wheel throwing to handbuilding so … Read More
Slip Casting Ceramics Using Colored Casting Slip
Slip casting ceramics is a forming technique that has endless potential. Andrew Gilliatt adds a whole new level of fun … Read More
In the Potter’s Kitchen: Press-Molded Flask
I delight in the intimate, sneaky, old-timeyness of a pocket flask. I think about them as having an individual personality, … Read More
Japan in Mind
My admiration for Oribe pottery, a love of Japanese rock gardens, a utility cover on a Tokyo street, and two … Read More
