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Lana Wilson uses texture and clay slip to decorate much of her work. It’s a a lot of fun to … Read More

I have attempted to create the ombre effect (gradient color from light to darker, or one hue to another) on … Read More

Kurinuki pottery is pottery made by inserting a dowel into a solid block of clay and hollowing it out to … Read More

One challenge that faces many ceramic sculptors is the sheer heft of clay, especially in a large sculpture. Ceramic artist … Read More

Charlie and Linda Riggs began experimenting with saggar firing after being disappointed with the results of some of their pit … Read More

I love the surfaces of Jason Bige Burnett’s pots. They remind me of the Sunday newspaper cartoon transfers I (and … Read More

Using plaster press molds is a great way to make consistently sized pottery without slip casting or throwing on the … Read More

My pottery style has evolved over the years, but there has always been one constant: I have a passion for … Read More

I’ve been kurinuki curious for a long time. Much as I admired the work of artists using this technique, and … Read More

To help you get started, this issue of Pottery Making Illustrated is all about tools—both the physical tools you use … Read More